Description
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Cinnamon Leaf essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and small twigs of a tropical evergreen tree. There are two types of Cinnamon oil, one from the inner bark and one from the leaves. Cinnamon bark oil is not used in aromatherapy as it a strong skin and mucus membrane irritant.
Cinnamon Leaf essential oil has stimulating, warming, reviving properties. It is particularly good for stiff joints and muscles, poor circulation and for older people in winter to warm both mind and body.
Cinnamon has been used therapeutically for thousands of years for a whole host of complaints including colds, flu, rheumatism, digestive issues and menstrual problems and is still current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for flatulent colic and indigestion (with nausea). The oil is also used in perfumes and toiletries, for flavouring foods and drinks, and as an ingredient in nasal sprays, cough syrups and dental products.
Ingredients
Cinnamyl Alcohol 1%, Cinnamal 3%, Coumarin 0.3%, Eugenol 85%, Benzyl Benzoate 4%, Linalool 4%.
Directions
As a circulatory stimulant
It is useful in massage for those who feel the cold and who suffer with poor peripheral circulation. Try 30ml Sweet Almond Oil with 1 drop Cinnamon, 2 Rosemary, 2 Lemon and 8 Lavender.
As a digestive aid
For those who suffer from sluggish digestion/constipation, use in full body massage paying particular attention to the clockwise rotation over the abdominal area. Try 30ml Grapeseed Oil, 1 drop Cinnamon essential oil, 4 Sweet Orange, 1 Palmarosa and 2 Lime.
For pain relief
To help ease aches and pains associated with rheumatism or muscle stiffness after exercise, massage with 25ml Sweet Almond Oil, 5ml Neem Oil, 1 drop Cinnamon, 1 Black Pepper, 2 Roman Chamomile, 4 Marjoram and 6 Lavender.
As an immunity booster
To lift mood and boost immunity and to neutralise airbourne microbes, vaporise 2 drops Cinnamon, 2 Clove and 4 Lemon Eucalyptus.
For nervous debility and stress
For stress related exhaustion, try massage with 25ml Sweet Almond Oil, 5ml St John’s Wort, 1 drop Cinnamon, 2 Lemon, 4 Ylang Ylang and 3 Lime.
The Important Bits
Use in moderation. Max 2 drops in an aromatherapy bath and 1% concentration for massage. Avoid in massage if you have sensitive skin. Avoid contact and nearness to mucus membranes i.e. around eyes, mouth or intimate areas. Do not use during pregnancy as it can stimulate contractions.
