

Cinnamon Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation from the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree, also known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon. This exquisite oil is derived from the leaves and twigs, providing a gentler, yellow to light brown essence, predominantly used in aromatherapy. Alternatively, the oil extracted from the bark is darker brown and less common in aromatherapy applications.
This calming oil is renowned for its powerful antiseptic properties. When used in an oil burner, it can help alleviate colds and bronchitis while uplifting your spirits. Experience its benefits as it assists with various ailments, including:
Incorporating this essential oil into your bath water or blending it into a massage oil can ease nausea and vomiting, and stimulate the glandular system to help reduce menstrual pain. However, it is important to avoid the leaf oil during pregnancy. The bark oil is quite potent and should only be used diluted under expert supervision.
The cinnamon tree, native to the Indian subcontinent, has been a significant item of trade for centuries, connecting India, China, and Egypt. For a long time, the source of cinnamon remained a mystery to the Western world. Historical accounts from Herodotus and others claimed Arabia as its source, with intriguing tales of giant Cinnamon birds collecting cinnamon sticks for their nests from an unknown location where cinnamon trees flourished. This captivating legend persisted until 1310 in Byzantium.
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