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Botanical
Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Plant Part: Bark
Extraction Method: CO2
Distillation
Origin: France
Description: The cinnamon tree
is an evergreen native to China and Vietnam that has since been
cultivated in many other regions. It has shiny, leathery green
leaves, and small, white flowers with oval shaped purple berries.
Color: Reddish Brown
Common Uses: Cinnamon Bark
essential oil is highly respected as having antiseptic properties.
Some material indicates that it is perfect in topical applications,
and with its pleasant scent, a perfect additive to creams, lotions,
and soaps. Other materials recommend that Cinnamon Bark be avoided
in aromatherapy. From a spiritual perspective, it is believed to
have a warming, uplifting characteristic.
Consistency: Thin to Medium
Note: Middle to Base
Strength of Aroma: Medium to
Strong
Blends well with: Frankincense,
Lavender, Cedarwood, Elemi, citrus oils, Ylang Ylang and other
floral notes, Benzoin.
Aromatic Scent: Cinnamon Bark
has a warm, spicy scent that is somewhere between clove and
cinnamon. It is slightly herbaceous with pepper notes.
History: Medicinal use of
cinnamon bark was first recorded in Chinese formularies as early as
2700 B.C. The herb has been used as a healing aid for stomach upset
and gas, diarrhea, rheumatism, kidney ailments, and abdominal pain.
The Egyptians used it as a foot massage, as well as a remedy for
excessive bile. It was used as an ingredient of mulled wines, love
potions and a sedative during birth.
Cautions: Cinnamon Bark
essential oil can be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes -
particularly in large doses. It should always be used in dilution.
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