Cinnamon Essential Oil Datasheet
Two different types of essential oil are extracted from the cinnamon plant. Cinnamon leaf oil is more commonly used for therapeutic purposes in aromatherapy.
PLANT PART
Bark or Leaf
AROMA
Warm, pleasant, spicy scent
NOTE
Base-Middle
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamon Bark – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Two different types of essential oil are extracted from the cinnamon plant. Cinnamon leaf oil is more commonly used for therapeutic purposes in aromatherapy. Cinnamon bark oil is not generally recommended for use on the skin. Both are used for fragrance and flavoring in food, drinks, toiletries, and pharmaceutical products.
Country of Origin:
China, Southeast Asia, India
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Lauraceae
Chemical Families:
Mainly cinnamaldehyde (40-50%), eugenol and others
Precautions
- Dermal toxin and irritant – use with extreme care
- May irritate mucous membranes if directly inhaled
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing or children under five.
Therapeutic Properties
| Antimicrobial | Anti-infectious | Antibacterial |
| Antiseptic | Anti-inflammatory | Antiviral |
| Antifungal | Anticoagulant | Antidepressant |
| Anti-diarrheal | Antispasmodic | Aphrodisiac |
| Astringent | Carminative | Digestive |
| Emmenagogue | Stimulant | Stomachic |
| Antioxidant | Antiviral |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Heart Issues and Cholesterol
Apply topically diluted with a carrier oil to limbs for warming and increased blood flow.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Digestion
Apply topically to calm spasms of the digestive tract, indigestion, diarrhea, colitis, vomiting, and nausea. Helps with stress-related digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Blood Sugar
Use internally in a capsule to balance blood sugar and support the pancreas. Can be used to treat diabetes.
Sexual Issues
Can be taken internally in a capsule for hormone support and balance.
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Nail Infections
Apply topically diluted to heal nail fungal and skin infections. Also can be used for stings, scabies, and head lice.
Oral Health
Gargle one drop in water to combat mouth infections.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Depression and Exhaustion
Diffuse aromatically to lift the spirits; is an effective treatment for depression, nervous exhaustion, and stress-related conditions.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Muscle Spasms and Strains
Apply topically to treat tense muscles and pain.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Nervous Exhaustion
Diffuse aromatically for stress-related conditions.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Vaginal Health
Use internally in a capsule for regulating scanty periods.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Colds and Flu
Apply topically on the bottoms of the feet or take internally in a capsule for immune support. Diffuse aromatically to cleanse the air.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Cinnamon bark oil may be diffused or applied topically to the skin – however, you must ensure it is well diluted in carrier oil due to its high phenol content (1 drop essential oil to 40-50 drops carrier oil). Cinnamon Bark is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing. It is also not recommended for children under five. Alternatively, use cinnamon leaf oil – which offers the same medicinal properties while being relatively non-toxic.
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamon Bark – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Two different types of essential oil are extracted from the cinnamon plant. Cinnamon leaf oil is more commonly used for therapeutic purposes in aromatherapy. Cinnamon bark oil is not generally recommended for use on the skin. Both are used for fragrance and flavoring in food, drinks, toiletries, and pharmaceutical products.
Country of Origin:
China, Southeast Asia, India
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Lauraceae
Chemical Families:
Mainly cinnamaldehyde (40-50%), eugenol and others
Precautions
- Dermal toxin and irritant – use with extreme care
- May irritate mucous membranes if directly inhaled
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing or children under five.
Therapeutic Properties
| Antimicrobial | Anti-infectious | Antibacterial |
| Antiseptic | Anti-inflammatory | Antiviral |
| Antifungal | Anticoagulant | Antidepressant |
| Anti-diarrheal | Antispasmodic | Aphrodisiac |
| Astringent | Carminative | Digestive |
| Emmenagogue | Stimulant | Stomachic |
| Antioxidant | Antiviral |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Heart Issues and Cholesterol
Apply topically diluted with a carrier oil to limbs for warming and increased blood flow.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Digestion
Apply topically to calm spasms of the digestive tract, indigestion, diarrhea, colitis, vomiting, and nausea. Helps with stress-related digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Blood Sugar
Use internally in a capsule to balance blood sugar and support the pancreas. Can be used to treat diabetes.
Sexual Issues
Can be taken internally in a capsule for hormone support and balance.
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Nail Infections
Apply topically diluted to heal nail fungal and skin infections. Also can be used for stings, scabies, and head lice.
Oral Health
Gargle one drop in water to combat mouth infections.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Depression and Exhaustion
Diffuse aromatically to lift the spirits; is an effective treatment for depression, nervous exhaustion, and stress-related conditions.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Muscle Spasms and Strains
Apply topically to treat tense muscles and pain.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Nervous Exhaustion
Diffuse aromatically for stress-related conditions.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Vaginal Health
Use internally in a capsule for regulating scanty periods.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Colds and Flu
Apply topically on the bottoms of the feet or take internally in a capsule for immune support. Diffuse aromatically to cleanse the air.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Cinnamon bark oil may be diffused or applied topically to the skin – however, you must ensure it is well diluted in carrier oil due to its high phenol content (1 drop essential oil to 40-50 drops carrier oil). Cinnamon Bark is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing. It is also not recommended for children under five. Alternatively, use cinnamon leaf oil – which offers the same medicinal properties while being relatively non-toxic.