Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
$172.00
Extracted from the leaves, Cinnamon leaf has a warm spicy aroma. Cinnamon Leaf is warming and calming and helps maintain a healthy immune system.
How to Use
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
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Synonyms |
C. verum, C.laurus |
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Plant family |
Lauraceae |
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Extraction |
Distillation of the leaves and twigs |
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Origin |
Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India |
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Plant characteristics |
A strongly aromatic herb about 1 metre high with bright green, feathery leaves and small white flowers. The flowers are followed by round, brown seeds, which are distilled to obtain the essential oil. |
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Oil characteristics |
A yellow-brown liquid with a sweet, warm, spicy, comforting aroma |
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Traditional use |
Used for thousands of years for colds, flu, menstrual problems and kidney problems. |
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Blends well with |
Orange, Mandarin, Ylang Ylang and Benzoin. |
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Cautions and comments |
Leaf oil is relatively non-toxic but could irritate the skin because of the cinnamaldehyde present. Bark is a dermal irritant and toxin. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Phenols (mainly eugenol) (80% – 95%), aldehyde (50%). |
Suitable for : All skin