The scent of Cinnamon often reminds us of the holidays with its warm, spicy scent. Cinnamon has been used for many thousands of years for its medicinal properties, especially where the digestive system is concerned. The quest to find cinnamon was a major incentive of finding routes to different areas of the world.
Name of Oil:Â Â Cinnamon Leaf
Latin Binomial:Â Â Cinnamomum verum
Extraction Method:Â Â Steam
Countries of Origin:Â Â Madagascar
Scent Profile:Â Earthy, bright, spicy
Parts used in distillation:Â Leaves
Oil Characteristics:Â Â Golden yellow to brown, thin, medium to strong aroma
Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon in mummification. It’s mentioned in the bible. Arab traders were said to have kept the discovery of cinnamon very secret and were the suppliers to Greece and the Romans.
Safety:
Severe dermal irritant/sensitizer, follow dilution guidelines carefully.
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood