• Distillation Method: Steam
• Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
• Plant Part: Bark
• Latin name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
• Cultivation: Naturally Grown

• Therapeutic grade • Middle note • Spicy and warm aroma.
• Aromatherapy use: The scent of freshly ground sweet cinnamon, this, along with Patchouli, is considered an 'oil of abundance'. It is strongly antiviral and antimicrobial, though because of it's intensity, only minute quantities are needed. Not to be applied directly to the skin. This is an absolutely fabulous distillation of cinnamon!

About the Oil

Our steam distilled Cinnamon essential oil is absolutely one of the finest available Pure Cinnamon oils with an exceptionally potent, warm, sweet and spicy aroma. Cinnamon Bark oil is regarded as one of the strongest antimicrobial essential oils.

we have two fine CO2 distillations, from Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Both are exceptionally potent antibacterial essential oils, and should be used with care. 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 Synergy staff) and the lower demand on the world market for the cinnamon bark itself results in a lower price for this fantastic oil.

Cinnamon oil is distilled from the bark of a tropical evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka. The oil is a light brown liquid with a sweet, warm-spicy, dry powerful aroma. Cinnamon essential oil is considered a warming remedy, stimulating digestion and circulation, while supporting the immune system and relieving aches and pains.

Cinnamon essential oil is highly anti-microbial and anti-bacterial for a great diversity of infectious bacteria. Studies have shown the strength of cinnamon bark oil to eliminate many forms of pathogenic organisms. Cinnamon essential oil has traditionally been used for fast relief of infections of the bladder and the digestive tract, as well as enzymatic deficiency in the gut.

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.

Ingestion is the preferred use of Cinnamon. It can be used in cooking, or taken in a cup of warm water; only 1 drop at a time is to be used. It should not be taken for more than a week as a therapeutic only. The oil should not be inhaled directly from a diffuser, as may irritate the nasal membranes except in low concentration blended with other oils. If applied topically, it MUST be significantly diluted - to LESS THAN 1%, and then applied to the soles of the feet only. Please, if you choose to apply Cinnamon topically, test a very small amount of your formula first.

The wonderfully rich aroma is also used as a sexual stimulant, though it should not be used externally on sensitive skin &#40except in highly dilute concentrations - and then never on sensitive areas) due to its powerful nature a diffuser would be best to experience this effect. Otherwise, dilute 1:50 in a carrier oil before application. Additionally, the aroma is though to attract abundance, and is often used with Patchouli oil for this esoteric application.

Suggested Uses

Apply topically or diffuse. MUST BE DILUTED in carrier oil before topical application. DO NOT APPLY TO FACE OR SENSITIVE AREAS. Start with bottom of feet. For combating internal infection, add a few drops to a glass of water. Use caution and work up to a tolerable dose.

Possible Actions

Traditionally used as an anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-infectious, anti-viral, anti-fungal. Sexual stimulant, increases blood flow where previously restricted.

Possible Indications

Can offer support in cases of tropical infection, typhoid, vaginitis.

Cautions

Please Note: Cinnamon is a very "hot" essential oil, and can easily burn the skin if toppically applied. If using in this manner, it MUST be sufficiently diluted, commonly recommended to less than 1% concentration in a carrier. Always test a small amount first for sensitivity or allergic reaction. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Test for skin sensitivity, repeated use can cause extreme skin sensitization. Diffuse with caution - can irritate nasal membranes if inhaled directly from the diffuser. Not to be used with children less than 5 years old.

Blends and Recipes

For measuring blends using % concentrations, or for measuring fractions of milliliters, see measuring essential oils. Cinnamon oil blends well with: all citrus oils (lemon oil , orange oil ), frankincense oil , geranium oil , lavender oil, rosemary oil and cardamom oil.

Eric's Extra Notes

Cinnamon oil is distilled from the bark of a tropical evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka. The oil is a light brown liquid with a sweet, warm-spicy, dry powerful aroma. Cinnamon essential oil is considered a warming remedy, stimulating digestion and circulation, while supporting the immune system and relieving aches and pains.

Cinnamon essential oil is highly anti-microbial and anti-bacterial for a great diversity of infectious bacteria. Studies have shown the strength of cinnamon bark oil to eliminate many forms of pathogenic organisms. Cinnamon essential oil has traditionally been used for fast relief of infections of the bladder and the digestive tract, as well as enzymatic deficiency in the gut.

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.

Ingestion is the preferred use of Cinnamon. It can be used in cooking, or taken in a cup of warm water; only 1 drop at a time is to be used. It should not be taken for more than a week as a therapeutic only. The oil should not be inhaled directly from a diffuser, as may irritate the nasal membranes except in low concentration blended with other oils. If applied topically, it MUST be significantly diluted - to LESS THAN 1%, and then applied to the soles of the feet only. Please, if you choose to apply Cinnamon topically, test a very small amount of your formula first.

The wonderfully rich aroma is also used as a sexual stimulant, though it should not be used externally on sensitive skin &#40except in highly dilute concentrations - and then never on sensitive areas) due to its powerful nature a diffuser would be best to experience this effect. Otherwise, dilute 1:50 in a carrier oil before application. Additionally, the aroma is though to attract abundance, and is often used with Patchouli oil for this esoteric application.

To learn more about the use of all our essential oils, we encourage you to visit The Ananda Apothecary Forums, where you can post questions regarding specific applications of each oil. Questions in the forums are regularly answered by Ananda Apothecary staff, and other experienced aromatherapy practitioners.