Description

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Botanical name Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, extract from Cinnamon's bark by steam distillation. The Cinnamon bark essential oil smells like the familiar spice, while that from the leaf smells more like cloves.

Cinnamon essential oil benefit Can be obtained from this bark by steam distillation and also from the leaves. It is very important to distinguish between the two, as the oil from the bark is very strong skin irritant and should never be used on the skin. That from the leaf is as irritant too, but not so powerful and can be used on the skin with caution, small amounts and very well diluted. If you are offered Cinnamon oil that is not labeled with the part of the tree from which it is obtained, you really do need to know which you are dealing with. Leaf oil is usually cheaper than Cinnamon Bark.

It is antispasmodic and helps with many digestive problems, sluggish digestion, stomach and intestinal cramps, colitis, flatulence, nausea and diarrhea. It is helpful for menstrual cramps, used in a hot compress, perhaps blend with Clay. Cinnamon helps to relieve aches and chilling in the curly stages of colds and flu, giving during the winner to strengthen and help resist seasonal infections. The oil must not be taken internally, and even greater care must be taken when using it on the skin. Use it as a minor ingredient in a blend of oils, with making up not more than half of 0.5% of the whole. Because of its warming qualities, Cinnamon is useful in massage for poor circulation, muscular aches and joint pain. It is a comforting one to use this way, especially in winner.

It is useful where the period are scanty, painful and is also an emmenagogue. It is traditionally considered an aphrodisiac, but needs to be handle with caution. A very small proportion in a massage blend is pleasant and stimulating.

Cinnamon well blend oils Benzoin, Frankincense, Lavender, Cedarwood, Elemi, Ylang Ylang, and other citrus oils, and some of the other spice oils. The note is Middle to Low.

Cinnamon Botanical Properties The difference between the two is due to their chemical constitution. The main constituent of Bark oil is cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, cinnamyl acetate and other minor constituents.

100% Pure Natural Purity aromatherapy therapeutic quality Cinnamon Bark Essential oil, no additive, no artificial color, no animal test.

Precautions : Cinnamon Bark essential oil can be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, particularly in large doses. It should always be used in dilution. Do not use during pregnancy.

Notes : The above information is only applicable for soothing conditioning, For disease treatment purposes, please consult doctor and professional aromatherapist.