10 ml cinnamon essential oil

Cinnamon essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree, also known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon. There are two types of essential oil: one from the leaves, which is a softer, yellow to light brown color and is most commonly used in aromatherapy; and the other from the bark, which is a darker brown and less commonly used in aromatherapy.

Cinnamon oil has a calming effect and a strong antiseptic effect. Used in an aroma lamp, it is said to help with colds and bronchitis and relieve depression. It is used for bronchitis, diarrhea, chills, infections, flu, rheumatism, and arthritis when used in bathwater or mixed into a massage oil. It relieves nausea and vomiting. It stimulates the glandular system, thus reducing menstrual pain. Avoid the leaf oil during pregnancy. The bark oil is very potent and should only be used diluted and under professional supervision.

The cinnamon tree originates from the Indian subcontinent and has been an important trading commodity between India, China, and Egypt for centuries. The origin of cinnamon was long a mystery to the Western world. According to Herodotus and other authors, cinnamon originated in Arabia. The story goes that giant cinnamon birds gathered cinnamon sticks for their nests from a mysterious place where cinnamon trees grew. The Arabs tricked the birds and captured the cinnamon. This belief held in Byzantium until 1310.

Latin name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Plant part used: leaves and branches
Origin: Sri Lanka
Extraction method: steam distillation

Note: Our essential oils are not suitable for internal use.