Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Cinnamon is a tropical evergreen tree with fragrant bark and oval leaves, white flowers and blue/white berries.

The essential oil is distilled by steam from the leaves and small twigs.

The exotic rust coloured Cinnamon tree is a tropical evergreen with fiery, harsh, spicy top notes and sweet, oriental undertones.

The main naturally occurring constituents of Cinnamon Essential oil are Cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamyl acetate, Eugenol and Eugenol acetate.

Cinnamaldehyde Properties

Warming and Comforing scent
Antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial

Cinnamyl acetate properties

Fragrance
Fixative for scent
Insect repellent
Circulation boosting

Eugenol

Soothe pain
Antibacterial, anti inflammatory, antifungal

Eugenol acetate

Antioxidant

Precautions when using Cinnamon Essential Oil

At Naturallythinking we only sell this Cinnamon Essential oil which is Cinnamon Leaf as the oil from the bark can cause severe skin reactions. We would advise using Cinnamon with care as large doses can cause convulsions. As with all essential oils avoid during pregnancy, but pay extra care to Cinnamon as it has been reported to be a abortifacient.