Cinnamon

Part of the plant used: leaves and branches

Source: Sri Lanka

Extraction method: steam distillation

Cinnamon essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree, also known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon. There are two types of essential oils extracted: one from the leaves, which is softer, yellow to light brown in color, and is most commonly used in aromatherapy; and the other from the bark, which is dark brown in color and is less common in aromatherapy.

For use on the skin it must be diluted.

Cinnamon oil is a calming oil with powerful antiseptic properties. When used in an oil burner, this oil helps with colds and bronchitis and relieves depression. It is used to help with bronchitis, diarrhea, chills, infections, flu, rheumatism and arthritis when used in bath water or mixed with massage oil. It relieves nausea and vomiting. It stimulates the glandular system and therefore reduces menstrual pain. Avoid the oil from the leaves during pregnancy. The bark oil is very strong and should only be used diluted under the supervision of a specialist.