Cinnamon essential oil - Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Family : Lauraceae

Certification : Essential oil from controlled, certified organic cultivation, 100% pure and natural, uncut, undeterpenated. It is certified by Ecocert France (FR-BIO-01).

Part of the plant used : Leaves and branches

Method of obtaining : Distillation

Origin : Sri Lanka

Cinnamon is an evergreen tree of about 15 meters high with thick leaves and white flowers. The bark is harvested every 2 years and then dried and sold in the form of sticks for culinary use. The leaf of the cinnamon tree gives an essential oil very rich in eugenol, which gives it marked insect repellent properties. In addition, the essential oil of these leaves is spicy and similar to clove, known for its purifying properties. As such, it is excellent for reducing bad smells such as tobacco or cooking.

The very fragrant aroma of cinnamon is reminiscent of lemon balm. You can mix it with citrus, lavender, pine or rosemary. This essential oil is a powerful insecticide, antiseptic, antiviral and antibacterial. You can use it to treat insect bites, colds and viral infections.

Eugenol
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemical composition defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odour and a taste. 

Coughs, colds, tourista, diarrhea, skin irritation, insect bites. 

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : Eugenol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, 

Main : Major anti-infective, anti-parasitic, antispasmodic, tonic and stimulating

Secondary : Anti-oxidant

Note : The names Cinnamomum zeylanicum, verum, aromaticum all correspond to Ceylon cinnamon, unlike Cinnamomum cassia which is Chinese cinnamon.

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

Find in our primer on essential oils, all the ailments for which Ceylon cinnamon essential oil is used in the composition of the blend :

Slaughter, Angina, Anti-mosquitoes, Bulimia, Convalescence, Appetite suppressant, Cystitis, Jet lag, Diarrhea, Difficult digestion, Epidemic, Fatigue, Nasopharyngitis, Sexuality, Wart, Infestation by worms.

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.