Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Product Name: Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Botanic Name: Cinnamomum verum
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Description: The cinnamon tree is an evergreen native to China and
Vietnam that has since been cultivated in many other regions. It has shiny,
leathery green leaves, and small, white flowers with oval shaped purple
berries.
Aromatic Scent: Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil has a spicy, warm, clove -
like smell. Customers seeking the smell of the cinnamon spice should purchase
Cinnamon Bark.
Common Uses: Because of its chemical constituents, Cinnamon Leaf
Essential Oil is believed to have the following properties: stimulant,
antiseptic, antibiotic, astringent, carminative, emmenagogue, and
anti-spasmodic. It has long been believed to have natural properties as an
insect repellent.
History: The medicinal use of Cinnamon Bark was first recorded in
Chinese formulations as early as 2700 B.C. The herb has been used as a healing
aid for stomach upset and gas, diarrhea, rheumatism, kidney ailments, and
abdominal pain. The Egyptians used it as a foot massage, as well as a remedy
for excessive bile. It was used as an ingredient of mulled wines, love potions
and a sedative during birthing.
