Botanical Family: Lauraceae (laurel)
Plant Origin: Sri Lanka, Madagascar, India
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from bark.
Chemical constituents: Esters; Phenols; Aldehydes arom.: cinnamaldehyde(63-76%), hydroxycinnamald; Coumarins.
ORAC: 103,448
Action: Highly antimicrobial, anti-infectious, antibacterial, anti-infectious, antibacterial for large spectrum infection, antiviral, antifungal (candida), general tonic, sexual stimulant, increases blood flow when previously restricted, and light anti-coagulant.
Found In: Abundance, Christmas Spirit, Exodus II, Gathering, Magnify Your Purpose, and Thieves.
Traditional Uses: Cinnamon Bark is one of the most anti-microbial essential oils. It has been produced in Sri Lanka for over 2,000 years. Research has found that pathogenic microorganisms cannot live in the presence of cinnamon oil (Yousef, 1980).
Indications: Sexual stimulant, tropical infection, typhoid and vaginitis.
Other Uses: This oil may be beneficial for circulation, infections, coughs, exhaustion, respiratory infections, digestion, rheumatism, and warts. This oil also fights viral and infectious diseases.
Application: Diffuse, apply topically on bottom of feet, ankles and wrists. May be added to food or water as a dietary supplement. Because high phenol content can burn the skin, dilute to 1 drop of essential oil to 50 drops of carrier oil before applying to the skin. Amount of dilution may vary depending on skin sensitivities.
Fragrant Influence: Thought to attract wealth.
Safety Data: If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Repeated use can result in extreme contact sensitization. Skin test for sensitivity. Diffuse with caution; cinnamon may irritate the nasal membranes if it is inhaled directly from the diffuser.
Companion Oils: All citrus oils, frankincense, cypress, juniper, geranium, lavender, rosemary and all spice oils.
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