Cinnamon Oil

Description

Cinnamon Essential Oil is extracted from Cinnamomum zeylanicum (also known as C. verum and Laurus cinnamomum) of the Lauraceae family. A native to Indonesia, but cultivated in Sri Lanka and India, the tree is rust-colored and can grow up to 15 meters (45feet), but is kept down to 6 feet for commercial reasons.

Therapeutic Properties:

ANTIBACTERIAL – Cinnamon essential oil is used in aromatherapy blends to get rid of airborne bacteria. It thus prevents many respiratory tract infections.
ASTRINGENT – When applied to the skin, it shrinks and pulls the skin, making it tight and firm.
ANTIOXIDANT – It is a moderate antioxidant capacity essential oil.
ANTIHELMINTHIC – It is used to get rid of intestinal worms.
ANTI-INFECTION – It prevents infections of the urinary tract.
ANTISEPTIC – It reduces the risk of septic in wounds.
ENHANCER – It enhances the property of another oil or compound mixed with it.
IMMUNOSTIMULANT – It stimulates the immune system to work better.
APHRODISIAC INSECT REPELLENT – The leaf essential oil is used in aromatherapy to drive away mosquitoes.
DETOXIFYING AGENT – Its volatile compounds initiate a detoxifying response in the body.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY – It is anti-inflammatory in nature.
CARMINATIVE – It aids the expulsion of stored intestinal gas. This was it alleviates bloating.
EMMENAGOGUE – It facilitates proper menstruation and relieves menstrual pain to some extent.
ANALGESIC – It is a pain reliever, naturally.
ANTI-RHEUMATIC – It is a mild anti-rheumatic agent. It is used in formulations to soothe rheumatoid arthritis pain.
EXPECTORANT – It expels phlegm from the lungs and throat.
DIGESTIVE – It aids digestion and alleviates upset stomach and mild stomach ache.
ANTIFUNGAL – Cinnamon essential oil is a powerful antifungal. It is used to kill mold causing fungi.
STOMACHIC – It tones the stomach and boosts the appetite.
ANTIDEPRESSANT – It alleviates negative thoughts and depression.
HYPOGLYCEMIC – It lowers blood glucose and is helpful in diabetes.
GALACTAGOGUE – Promotes production of mother?s milk.

Health Benefits:

•  Pain Relief
•  Breathe Bacteria Free Air
•  Arthritis
•  Depression
•  Diabetes
•  Protects Kidneys
•  Improving Digestive Health
•  Urinary Tract Infections
•  Toothache
•  Irregular Menstruation
•  Immune System Booster

Other Health Benefits

Cinnamon essential oil used in aromatherapy provides many other health benefits as well. It reduces inflammation in the nasal passage. Its immune boosting effect makes one recover faster from colds and flu. Its warming effect is good for someone who has spent many hours in the cold.

Besides its use in home remedies for health conditions, it is also used in many industries.

Perfumes – It is used in making scented products and perfumes.

Mosquito Larvae Killer – Cinnamon essential oil is powerful at killing mosquito larvae.

Mold – It is used to kill fungus species that form mold in houses and on food products.