Cinnamon Leaf Oil

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from leaf of tree of genus cinnamomum. Cinnamon is cultivated by growing the tree for two years, and then cutting stems at ground level, next year about a dozen new shoots will form from the roots, replacing those that were cut.. Flavor of cinnamon is due to an aromatic essential oil. Cinnamon is widely used as spice; it is used as a condiment & flavoring agent. Cinnamon is popular flavoring in alcoholic beverages.

Extraction : Cinnamon leaf oil is obtained by steam distillation of cinnamon leaf.

Properties : It is yellow in color with characteristic odor of cinnamon & very hot aromatic taste.

Blending : It blends well with lemon essential oil, rosemary oil, geranium & cardamom etc.

Uses :

• It is most popular herb for flavoring & medicinal uses.
• It boosts activity of the brain.
• It is great for treatment of pimples because it is a good blood purifier.
• It has anti-inflammatory properties thus it helps in removing stiffness of muscles & joints.
• It helps in removing headaches that are caused by cold.
• It can help in controlling blood sugar.
• It helps in destroying germs in the gall bladder & bacteria present in staph infections.
• It acts as coagulant & helps to stop excess bleeding.
• It can prevent coronary heart disease & high BP.
• It reduces risk of colon cancer.
• It is used in chewing gum as it is a good mouth freshener.
• It helps in cold, sore throat & congestion.
• It provides Relief from menstrual discomfort & cramping.
• It helps in the secretion & discharge of urine.
• It has various applications in Aromatherapy.

Safety & Precautions :

• It should be avoided for internal consumption.
• It can have adverse effect on skin if used in concentrated form.
• It should be diluted before applying topically and one should do a patch test before applying.