Cinnamon Essential Oil
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Properties:
Cinnamon essntial oil has a spicy, warm and musky smell. The viscosity is watery to medium.
Origin:
It originated in Indonesia but is cultivated in Sri Lanka and India.
Extraction Method:
It is mainly extracted from steam distillation.
Chemical composition:
Beta Caryophyllene, Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde, Linalol and Methyl chavicol.
Therapeutic properties:
antiseptic, antibiotic, astringent, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic and antispasmodic.
Uses:
- Cinnamon essential oil is used for prevention of infection in the respiratory tract, rheumatism, arthritis and general pains.
- It soothes the exhausted feeling of depression.
- It helps in stimulating the glandular system thereby easing period pains.
Precautions:
- Cinnamon oil is non-toxic, but can cause irritation, therefore should be used with care.
- It should be avoided in pregnancy.
- High dosages can cause convulsions.
- The oil from the bark of cinnmon should not be used in aromatherapy.
Blends well with:
Benzoin, Cardamom, Cloves, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme.