Cinnamon Constituents:volatile oil, eugenol,tannins, resin, mucilage, trace coumarin and complex sugars

Cinnamon Oil Description

Cinnamon Bark Oil: The aroma of cinnamon oil distilled from the bark smells more like cinnamon spice, is primarily composed of the chemical component of cinnameldehyde. Cinnamon bark oil is less commonly used in aromatherapy than the leaf oil, because of its higher toxicity. It is also two to three times more expensive.

Cinnamon Leaf Oil: Cinnamon leaf oil smells more like clove and is primarily composed of the chemical component of eugenol. While it is still considered a skin irritant, it is much safer to use than the bark oil. Use this warming, aphrodisiac scent to relax tight muscles in massage blends. The essential oil is a wonderful way to warm and relax tired, sore muscles and relieve pain. Just make sure you use it in low amounts. If your skin is too sensitive to use cinnamon, try substituting nutmeg oil.

aphrodisiac *digestion *Disinfectant/antiseptic *Energizing *green_clean *Grounding *Warming/Relaxing *

Cinnamon quells spasms and helps relax muscles, relieve gas, perks up your digestive system making it one of the most useful and least expensive essential oils you can add to your routine. Cinnamon also is antibacterial so it helps to stop infection. A recent study by a team of surgeons tested solutions made with Cinnamon and other essential oils and found that they killed a number of common and hospital-acquired infections, like streptococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.¹

Cinnamon was one of the first known spices. The Romans believed Cinnamon's fragrance sacred and burned it at funerals. The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. Ceylon cinnamon is considered the true cinnamon in most of the rest of the world. The two are similar in taste, though Ceylon cinnamon has a sweeter, more delicate flavor and aroma.