- Other Names
- Seychelles Cinnamon, Madagascar Cinnamon, and True Cinnamon
- Farming Method
- Certified Organic
- Plant Part
- Leaf
- Country of Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Application Method
- Diffusion, Inhalation, and Topical
- Scientific Name
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- Extraction Method
- Steam Distilled
About the Plant:
Cinnamon is more than just a reddish-brown powder or jar of sticks in your spice drawer. If you are ever deep in the forests of Sri Lanka surrounded by tropical trees of every shape and size, the 45-foot high evergreen Cinnamon tree will be among them.
You will recognize it by its strong branches, thick scabby bark with young shoots speckled greenish-orange, little white flowers, oval bluish-white berries, and shiny green leathery leaves that give away the delicious cinnamon scent when bruised.
Cinnamon Leaf essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the same tree that produces Cinnamon Bark essential oil. Although both are similar in usage, Cinnamon Leaf essential oil is chemically closer to clove bud oil; this is why the aroma is more like clove.
Where It Grows:
Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka, the neighboring Malabar Coast of India, and Myanmar (Burma.) It is also cultivated in South America and the West Indies. Cinnamon Bark is native to Asia; Amrita takes pride in receiving this exquisite variety from Sri Lanka.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
“The ancient Egyptians were known to have used cinnamon in mummification.* Diodorus described how after cleaning the body with palm wine and spices and anointing it with cedar oil and other unguents it was then rubbed down with myrrh, cinnamon, and other aromatics to preserve it.”* — Manniche, as referenced in The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Battaglia.
“The Arab traders, who kept its origin a secret, supplied the spice to the Greeks and Romans. The quest for cinnamon was pursued so enthusiastically that it was the principal incentive of the Portuguese in discovering the route around the Cape to India and Ceylon.” — Evans, as referenced in The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Battaglia
Other Facts:
-
-
- Scent: Musky, Spicy, Sweet, Warm, and Clove-like Aroma
- Fragrance Note: Middle Note
- Composition: Eugenol, β-Caryophyllene, Benzyl Benzoate, and Linalool
- Family: Lauraceae Family
-
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- USDA Certified Organic
- Comforts Aches
- Helps Digestion
- Fair Trade Product
Cinnamon Leaf Organic Essential Oil can awaken the memory of grandma’s kitchen scents every time! Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is sweet, spicy, and warm like Cinnamon Bark, but with a slightly more clove-like scent. This aroma brings to mind cozy winter days snuggled around the fireplace with a tasty mug of spiced hot cider.
Cinnamon Leaf Organic Essential Oil comforts chilly, achy bodies while stimulating the digestive and reproductive systems.* It even fights colds and flu!* The irresistible, mood-enhancing aroma of cinnamon makes all of this possible.*
This essential oil is a Fair Trade product. That means this trade was between companies in developed countries and producers in developing countries in which fair prices are paid to the producers.
You must highly dilute this oil before using it on the skin, up to 0.6% maximum; otherwise, it could cause severe irritation.
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
|
||
|
|
Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):
|
|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Blends Well With:
- Benzoin Resinoid, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Peppermint, and Vanilla
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety Precautions:
- Certified Organic Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is a mild dermal irritant so use in moderation.
- Note: it is less irritating than Cinnamon Bark for the skin.
- Also, it has a high eugenol content, so it may inhibit blood clotting and be toxic to the liver.*
- Avoid during pregnancy.
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Cinnamon Leaf essential oil has a higher eugenol content than Cinnamon Bark essential oil and a much lower cinnamic aldehyde content (the cinnamic aldehyde content is what makes the bark irritating). That makes it less irritating to the skin, and combines very well with cardamom, grapefruit, and peppermint essential oils for a fuller blend and aromatherapeutic experience.
“This essential oil is like a warm wrap that softens nasty side effects of a cold – shivering and painful joints.* Added to a liniment or bath oil, cinnamon could help warm older people who tend to chill easily during cold winter months or others who are physically weak or recuperating from illness.* Similar effects may be noted for psychological symptoms, like emotional coldness, isolation, tension, and fear.* The essential oil arouses physical senses and creativity.”* — Complete Aromatherapy Handbook, Fischer-Rizzi.
“Cinnamon strengthens the heart and nervous system.* The oil has strong antiseptic and astringent properties.* Cinnamon may also be used for diarrhea, flatulence, and stomach or intestinal cramps.* Sitz baths or massages may aid women with weak or painful menstruations.* Applied externally cinnamon helps warm and stimulate the circulatory system and may be used to relax tense muscles.”* — Complete Aromatherapy Handbook, Fischer-Rizzi.
The following is a list of conditions which Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil addresses by category:
|
|
|
|
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.
|
Click the links below to view GC Analysis: |
Click the links below to view CoA Analysis: |
|
Click the link below to view Safety Data Sheet (SDS): |
