Product Description
CINNAMON BARK - 100% Pure Plant, Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Parts Used: bark
Scent Characteristics: spicy, woody, fruity, with a bite note
Benefits: Analgesic, Anesthetic, Antibacteria, Anticonvulsan, Antidepressant Antidiabetic, Antidiarrhea, Antidote, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, Astringen, Cardiac, Digestive, Expectorant, Hemostatic, Insecticide, Parasiticide, Stimulant,Stomachic, Tonic. Put several drops in the final rinse of your laundry to kill off bacteria and add a bit of a spicy scent. Diffuse a drop or two to spice up your room.
Blends Well With: Bay Laurel, Balsam, Bergamot, Cardamom, Clove Bud, Coriander Seed, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, May Chang (Litsea cubeba), Mandarin, Sweet Marjoram, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Vanilla, and Ylang Ylang.
History: Cinnamon has been used by the Chinese as early as 2700 BC and the tree has been grown in Ceylon since 1200 AD. The Egyptians used it in their embalming process. Only the royalty of Greece and Rome were allowed to use the spice. The spice has been highly sought after and was often more valuable than gold. The Chinese used it for depression and to strengthen the heart. The Japanese used it to kill off bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.
Advisory: Use with caution. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is a skin irritant when undiluted. It is considered a dermal toxin, irritant and sensitizer. It is also an irritant to the mucous membranes when undiluted. According to Robert Tisserand, the author of Essential Oil Safety, suggests that a recommended maximum dilution would be no more than 0.1% before applying to the skin. That’s equivalent to one drop in 30-40 ml of a carrier oil. Although there are some who feel that Cinnamon Bark oil should never be applied to the skin no matter what dilution. Do not use in pregnancy, on babies/children or the elderly. It is sudorific (makes you sweat).
Disclaimer:
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Never use an essential oil undiluted unless advised by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Keep essential oils away from infants, children, and all pets.
While some of Grampa’s Garden essential oils are medical food grade, we do not advise the use of essential oils for internal use unless they are prescribed by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Only your health care provider and certified aromatherapist can prescribe the proper dosage and usage. Please check with your health care professional and certified aromatherapist before ingesting any essential oils.