Originates:

Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Family:

Lauraceae

Aroma:

The bark oil has a sweet, spicy, warm scent, while cinnamon leaf oil is spicy and warm but with a rather harsh smell

Part of plant used:   

Bark or leaf

Description:  

Atropical evergreen tree up to 15 metres high. The bark is removed from the tree when it is between six to eight years old and placed in long strips and left to dry in the sun. The strips are then rolled in to tubes or 'quills' as familiar in the culinary spice.

Method of extraction:

Water or steam distillation

Blends well with

Black pepper, clove, eucalyptuys, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, lavender,lemon, orange, rosemary, tangerine, thyme, tea tree

Indications

BODY
Regarded as one of the strongest antiseptic oils therefore good for preventing infectious and contagious diseases.

MIND & SPIRIT
When inhaled cinnamon is excellent for feelings of depression, exhaustion, fainting, weakness and debility.

Skin & hair
Traditionally used in clearing warts.  Not recommended for use in skin care.

PRECAUTIONS
Leaf oil is relatively non-toxic. Cinnamon bark oil should never be used on the skin as it is considered a dermal toxin, irritant and sensitiser.