Cinnamon Leaf Organic Essential Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CINNAMON LEAF ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Our Artisan Aromatics cinnamon leaf organic essential oil from Madagascar comes from the leaves of the cinnamon tree known as Cinnamomum zeylanicum.  The tree can grow 20-30 feet but is cultivated as a bush.  Luckily, the leaves can be harvested without damaging the tree.

Cinnamon is one of the most ancient aromatics used.  The oil has been known to be more valuable than gold at times.  In fact, wars have been fought over this particular species.

Cinnamon leaf organic essential oil usually has a lighter, less intense fragrance compared to cinnamon oil extracted from bark and the fragrance is not as long lasting.  This essential oil has been extracted using steam distillation.

According to an invitro study in MDCD cells published by the US National library Of Medicine, Cinnamon leaf essential oil has the ability to kill some viruses related to Influenza, especially when used in conjunction with other essential oils such as Clove and Orange.  Additional studies need to be conducted to see if this essential oil can kill influenza viruses under other circumstances.

Organic means the plant or plants used to make the essential oil were not exposed to any pesticides during any point in their growing cycle.

DIFFUSER USES:

Aroma plays a vital role in uplifting the body and mind.  The aroma from cinnamon leaf can be uplifting and can help fight exhaustion and fatigue.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF CINNAMON LEAF ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.  Intestinal and respiratory infections, fevers, coughs, muscular aches and pains, exhaustion, depression, fatigue, and the feeling of being tired all the time.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Cinnamomum zeylanicum.

ORIGIN:

Madagascar.

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Leaves.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam Distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Middle.

AROMA:

Sweet, warm, earthy, and spicy.  Cinnamon Leaf essential oil has a deeper and richer spicy scent than the powdered spice.  The scent is weaker than cinnamon oil derived from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Cinnamon leaf organic essential oil can blend well with many different types of essential oils.  For example, spicy oils such as clove, cardamon, and ginger. Also blends well with all citrus oils such as bergamot, orange, or lemon.  Essential oils with a herbal aroma can also be mixed such as rosemary and thyme; flower essentials such as ylang ylang or lavender; but it also blends well with frankincense, myrrh or tea tree.

CINNAMON LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few of many blends you can try with organic cinnamon leaf essential oil.  These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity.  Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Cinnamon leaf organic essential oil is generally considered safe when used in a diffuser.  May inhibit blood clotting if used internally.  Do not use internally if on blood thinners; May contain Safrole; skin irritant; mucous membrane irritant.  May interact with pethidine, MAOI’s, SSRI’s, anticoagulant medications, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia or other bleeding disorders.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.