Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil (China)
Product Name: Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil (China)
Botanic Name: Cinnamomum cassia
Botanical Name: Cinnamomun cassia blume
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
Bark Oil has a warm, spicy scent that is somewhere between clove and cinnamon.
It is slightly herbaceous with pepper notes.
Common Uses: The
traditional use of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is highly respected, because of
the antiseptic and antimicrobial properties of the oil. It has been used to
treat diarrhea and other problems of the digestive system. With its pleasant
scent, it has been considered to be a perfect additive to creams, lotions, and
soaps. From a spiritual perspective, it is believed to have a warming and
uplifting characteristic.
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.
