Plant Description
Cinnamon Bark oil is extracted from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia (also known as C. aromaticum and Laurus cassia) of the Lauraceae family. It is also known as false cinnamon and cassia lignea.
Cinnamon is native to Vietnam and is also known as cassia bark or Chinese cinnamon. This slender, evergreen tree grows up to 20 meters (65 feet) high, with thick, leathery leaves and small white flowers. The flowers are followed by single-seeded berries the size of small olives. Cinnamon bark is widely used to flavor curries, in baked foods, candies and soft drinks.
Cinnamon oil is extracted from the bark by steam distillation.
Cassia Oil Specification:
Appearance: Clear, Mobile Liquid
Colour: Red – Brown
Odour: Very Sweet, spicy and warm odour of Cinnamon
Specific gravity at 20℃: 1.040 – 1.105
Refractive Index at 20℃: 1.600 – 1.615
Optical rotation at at 20℃: -3 to +6
The main chemical components: Cinnamic aldehyde above 90%
Cinnamon Bark Oil uses:
Cinnamon as a dried herb can be useful for digestive complaints such as flatulence, colic, dyspepsia, diarrhea and nausea. It can also be used for colds, influenza, fevers, arthritis and rheumatism.
– Tonic from Brain: Cinnamon is known to stimulate and boost the activity of brain hence giving relief from nervous tension and memory loss.
– Purifies Blood: The unique properties of Cinnamon help to clean the impurities of blood and subsequently reduces and removes pimples.
– Improved Blood Circulation: Cinnamon Oil has a unique blood thinning compound which reduces the viscosity of blood making it easy to circulate.
– Stops bleeding: This essential Oil when applied on wounds stops bleeding and helps the wounds to heal faster.
– Indigestion: Cinnamon not only adds flavors and aroma to food it also helps the food to get digested effectively.
– Other therapeutic properties of Cinnamon oil: Relief from respiratory problems, relief from menstrual discomfort, increases secretion of milk, mouth freshener, diuretic etc.
Storage: Store in airtight containers in cool & dry place away from light & heat.
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.