Essential Oil Cinnamon

Botanical Name

Cinnamomum cassia / Ness ex Blume

Benefits and Qualities

Cinnamon essential oil is above all an anti-infection agent, notably in the digestive tract. It acts upon the intestines and the elimination of toxins through the urinary system. It is a very physical essence, almost exciting, for use by anemic or depressive persons. As for the dosage - use with discernment.

Production

Essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves, petals, and young branches of cinnamomum cassia Ness ex Blume. (Lauraceaes)

The Plant

Cinnamon sparked the imagination of the Ancients. A certain amount of confusion between two species of cinnamon only adds to the aura of mystery which surrounds this tree which grows in the tropics. Plenty of legends, often perilous and magic, dramatise its harvest. It is credited with the capacity to set oneself afire, as the Phoenix, in whose nest, by the way, cinnamon is found. In fact, from highest Antiquity, cinnamon seems to assume the very character of exoticism, the fragrance of Elsewhere, precious above all.

Caution

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children. Do not use on skin. When diffusing mix with lemon or orange essential oil.

Principes aromatiques

cinnamic aldehyde

Parfume-Creation

Hot and spicy odour of cinnamon and carnation. Found in modern Asian perfumes but also in the current notes of Fougère and Chypre.

Description olfactive

Heart-base note. Woody odour; dry, powdery.