Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Dried inner bark
Note Classification: Base to Middle
Aroma: Sweet, warm-spicy, dry, tenacious odor
Largest Producing Countries: Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Madagascar, India, Jamaica, and Africa
Traditional Use: As an antiseptic, to help in the preservation of some foods
Properties: Antiseptic, antibiotic, aphrodisiac, astringent, insecticide
Benefits: Calms digestive system, antioxidant (only under professional supervision)
Blends Well With: Bay, benzoin, bergamot, cardamom, carnation, clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, litsea cubeba, mandarin, marjoram, nutmeg, olibanum, orange, patchouli, Peru balsam, petitgrain, rose maroc, vanilla, ylang ylang, and yuzu.
Of Interest: Cinnamon has been a highly prized commodity since antiquity and is one of the most recognizable scents in the world. It is high in anti-oxidants and recent research has shown it to have positive therapeutic effects on type II diabetes. The aroma is said to increase your ability to tap into your psychic mind, and to increase your financial prosperity.
Safety Data: Bark oil is a dermal toxin, irritant and sensitizer; also irritant to the mucous membranes. Should never be used on the skin (one of the most hazardous oils)
Avoid using this product entirely if you are pregnant.
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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.
As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
