CAUTION! Some aromatherapists advise to never use Cinnamon essential oil on the skin. If you do, use it sparingly; Cinnamon essential oil is a dermal irritant.

NOT FOR PREGNANCY | BREASTFEEDING

SKIN IRRITANT

BEST FOR BLEMISHED SKIN TYPES

INGREDIENT FEATURES

anti-infectious

antioxidant

antiseptic

antifungal

astringent

detoxifying

antibacterial

USER BENEFITS

anti-aging

cleansing

toning

warming

• protects cells against oxidative damage

antispasmodic

• firms and contracts exposed tissue

• prevents moisture loss

• tones and restores venous circulation

promotes the healing of tissues

tooth and gum care

footbaths for athlete’s foot

baths (warming, sore muyscles

massage oils

freshens breath in toothpasts and mouthwashes

warts

wasp stings

active

fragrance

preservative

Its properties for skin include: antifungal, antiseptic, anti-yeast, mildly astringent, detoxifying, parasiticidal and warming. Cinnamon is used in facial scrubs, soaps, cleansers, masks and lotions. Its pungent aroma is described as a sweet, spicy middle note, and is desirable in perfumes and aftershaves. Considered an aphrodisiac, the essential oil is included in massage oils for lovers. Further effects on the mind include: promoting happiness and peace, and combating stress. Excellent for brunettes and in preventing baldness, cinnamon is used in shampoos and hair rinses. It freshens the breath when included in toothpastes and mouthwashes and promotes a rosy complexion when used internally.

Note Classification: Middle

Aroma: Flat, warm, earthy spice

Largest Producing Countries: Sri Lanka, India, and Madagascar

Traditional Use: Cinnamon leaf has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The leaf oil has a higher eugenol content then the bark oil, which increases its analgesic properties.

Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic

Blends Well With: Benzoin, bergamot, cardamom, clove, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, peru balsam, petitgrain, rose, vanilla, ylang ylang

Of Interest: Cinnamon has been a highly prized commodity since antiquity and is one of the most recognizable scents in the world. The chemical breakdown of Cinnamon leaf oil is similar to that of Clove bud.

Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant. May cause skin irritation.

ABOUT THE PLANT

The Cinnamon tree is native to many countries with tropical climates such as Southern India, Burma, Madagascar Each country has a different species, each with differing aromatic compounds. These trees are evergreen and typically grow up to 15 meters in height with strong, thick branches. It is the inner bark that is harvested for essential oil production and then allowed to re-grow. Today, cinnamon is grown in Madagascar, Africa, Indochina and Sri Lanka. When this large, subtropical tree is two years old, it is harvested twice a year for 30 years.

The Cinnamon tree is native to many countries with tropical climates such as Southern India, Burma, Madagascar but the Ceylon Cinnamon tree originated in Sri Lanka. Each country has a different species, each with differing aromatic compounds. These trees are evergreen and typically grow up to 15 meters in height with strong, thick branches The Sri Lankan varietal produces thin, smooth bark with a light-yellowish brown color. It is this bark that is harvested for essential oil production and then allowed to re-grow.

ABOUT THE OIL

Our Burmese Cinnamon essential oil is produced by the method of cool-process CO2 extraction from the inner bark of Cinnamon trees from Indonesia. We find the cold-process natural CO2 distillation to make the very best 'spice' essential oils. Cinnamon bark makes exceptionally potent antibacterial essential oils and should be used with care.

Cinnamon essential oil is considered a warming remedy, stimulating digestion and circulation, while supporting the immune system. Our Ceylon Cinnamon essential oil is made by the method of cool-process CO2 extraction from the inner bark of Cinnamon trees from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan CO2 oil is the finest cinnamon we've ever come across, perfect in every way, and is considered the best cinnamon essential oil on the planet. We find the newly-added certified organic Indonesian 'Burmanii' variety exceptional too (it's the favorite of some of the Ananda staff!) Both are exceptionally potent antimicrobial essential oils and should be used with care.

Eugenol isolated from the bark oil is turned into synthetic vanilla.

cinnamon bark oil is steam distilled from the dried innerbark of the shoots of coppiced, cultivated bushes, notably grown in Ceylon

bark oil pale yellow to dark yellow or brownish-yellow, somewhat oily liquid

leaf oil is a yellow to brownish-yellow oil

OF INTEREST

The oldest known uses of cinnamon oil include treating toothaches and fighting bad breath.

Cinnamon oil has an extremely high antioxidant capacity, second only to clove oil. The CO2 distilled oil has a more complex chemistry than the steam distilled, and should be an even more broad-spectrum antioxidant. Included in any blend, it will serve as an excellent preservative.

Often fought over, it was the reason for the Portuguese seizing Ceylon in 1505, the Dutch later taking the country from them, and the British grabbing it next.

Cinnamon has been recorded as being used in China in 2700 B. C. , and was known to the Egyptians by 1500 B.C. Ramses III made offerinces of cinnamon to the god Amun.

BARK

(Ε)-Cinnamaldehyde

Eugenol

(Ε)-Cinnamyl acetate

Linalool

β-Caryophyllene

ρ-Cymene

1,8-Cineole

Benzaldehyde

β-Phellandrene

α-Terpineol

Camphor

Terpinen-4-ol

Benzyl benzoate

α-Caryophyllene

Safrole

LEAF

Eugenol

Eugenyl acetate

Linalool

(Ε)-Cinnamyl acetate

Benzyl benzoate

β-Caryophyllene

(Ε)-Cinnamaldehyde

Safrole

Cinnamyl alcohol

Notably:

cinnamaldehyde

eugenol

linalool

KEY WORD: INVIGORATION

INGREDIENT PROPERTIES

analgesic

anti-infectious

stimulant

antispasmodic

aphrodisiac

antimicrobial

antiseptic

antispasmodic

digestive

anti-parasitic

circulatory stimulant

USER BENEFITS

strengthens

enlivens

neutralizes insects / parasites

neutralizes microbes

increases sexual desire

enhances sexual performance

promotes and regulates menstruation

settles digestion

increases appetite

reduces the incidence and severity of vomiting and nausea

increases circulation

decreases listlessness

relaxes cramping

eases discomfort

increases sweating

USES

aphrodisiac

warming

menstrual cramps

anger

confusion

irritability

indigestion

infections

debility

nervous exhaustion

stress

SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY

restores a vigor for life

restores fire in the belly

attract abundance

relieves tension

steadies nerves

invigorates the senses

transforms sorrow into happiness

brings the realization that love is always there

encourages:

invigoration

benevolence

strength

energy

confidence

motivation

generosity

restores:

vigor

a taste for life

a fire in the belly

Oriental perfume blends

AROMA NOTES

Cinnamon essential oil has an extremely powerful, diffusive, warm-spicy and tenacious aroma.

warm

sweet

spicy-hot

Cinnamon oil typically blends well with all citrus oils (particularly lemon and orange), Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary and Cardamom.

This Cinnamon essential oil has a deep orange-like top note, followed by a sweet and warmly spiced middle note and a dry, powerful savory undertone.

bark:

extremely powerful

diffusive

warm-spicy

sweet

tenacious

undertone and dryout notes reveal a persisten dryness which is very unique in combination with the distinct sweetness

dry powdery-dusty, but warm

uniform and lasting dry-out note

in the very first topnotes one may find a certain fruity freshness

similar to the sweet candy-like freshness in a good clove bud oil

Cinnamon oil typically blends well with all citrus oils (particularly lemon and orange), Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary and Cardamom.

leaf oil:

warm-spicy

rather harsh

lacking the rich body of the bark oil

Blends well with: Olibanum, Ylang Ylang, Orange, Mandarin, Peru Balsam, Clove, Nutmeg, Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Benzoin, Rose Absolute, Bay, Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium, Ginger, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Petitgrain

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