Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
(Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. verum)
“An orange day, a happy day, a brand-new day in the secret language that only the three of us seemed to understand. "Mmmmm," Daddy said, taking a bite of his roll. "Orange wakes you up, but cinnamon makes you remember.”
- Judith Fertig, The Cake Therapist
A middle note of medium aroma, it has a warm, spicy scent between that of clove and cinnamon, but with herbaceous notes that are not sweet.
Found in these Essential Tonic Blends:
Therapeutic Properties:
analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiputrescent, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, circulatory, depurative, immunostimulant, stimulant, tonic
Therapeutic Uses:
bacterial and viral infection, parasitic infection, intestinal infection, fungal infection, respiratory infection, fevers, coughs, flu, muscular injury, aches and pains, rheumatism, arthritis, cold limbs, general physical debility, exhaustion, fatigue, tired all the time
Blends well with...
bay laurel, benzoin, bergamot, cardamom, carnation, carrot seed, clove bud, coriander seed, eucalyptus lemon, eucalyptus radiata, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavandin, lavender, lavender (spike), lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, may chang, myrtle, nutmeg, orange (sweet), oregano, palmarosa, petitgrain, pimento berry, rose absolute, tangerine, tarragon,
ylang ylang, yuzu
Precautionary advice:
Best avoided if using multiple medications or anticoagulants. Those with hypersensitive skin are advised to carry out a skin patch test. Best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. GRAS status.