CINNAMON LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL
A warming, antimicrobial spice oil traditionally valued for immunity, circulation, and digestive wellbeing.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: Sri Lanka, India and South East Asia
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs
Note: Base
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Warm, spicy, sharp, musty
About This Essential Oil
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is a powerful warming oil traditionally valued for supporting immunity, circulation, digestion, and overall vitality. Rich in naturally occurring phenolic compounds, it has a long history of use in both Eastern and Western traditions and remains a popular ingredient in wellness and seasonal support blends.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports immune wellbeing
• Strong warming and stimulating properties
• Traditionally valued for circulation support
• Supports digestive comfort
• Popular in seasonal wellness blends
• Rich, spicy aroma with powerful aromatic presence
History
Cinnamon has been used for thousands of years in both Eastern and Western cultures. Traditionally it was valued for digestive complaints, abdominal discomfort, kidney concerns, colds, rheumatism, and women's health. Cinnamon is mentioned in the Bible, was used by the Egyptians in mummification, by the Chinese for digestive and liver support, by the Greeks for its antiseptic and stomachic properties, and by the Romans in love potions and childbirth preparations.
It was also one of the world's most prized incense materials, becoming a major driver of trade and exploration. Today Cinnamon Leaf Oil continues to be used in products such as toothpastes, nasal sprays, mouthwashes, cough syrups, and dental preparations.
Main Chemical Components
86% Phenols, 5% Aldehydes, 4% Sesquiterpenes
Properties
• Antidote (to poison)
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Astringent
• Aphrodisiac
• Antiviral
• Antifungal
• Bactericidal
• Cardiac Tonic
• Carminative
• Emmenagogue
• Haemostatic
• Insecticidal
• Parasiticidal
• Stimulant
• Stomachic
• Vermifuge
• Antioxidant
• Antimicrobial
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for lice, scabies, insect bites, warts, blemishes, and skin tone support.
• Circulatory – Traditionally valued for poor circulation, chills, and blood purification.
• Muscular – Traditionally used for rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, and spasms.
• Immune Support – Traditionally valued during infectious conditions and seasonal wellness challenges.
• Respiratory – Traditionally used for colds, influenza, easing breathing, mouthwash preparations, and fainting episodes.
• Digestive – Traditionally used for colic, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, sluggish digestion, flatulence, worms, loss of appetite, and intestinal infections.
• Reproductive – Traditionally used during childbirth, for scanty periods, leucorrhoea, and as a sexual stimulant.
• Other – Traditionally valued for toothache and dental infections.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Traditionally used during exhaustion and debility
• Supports emotional resilience and vitality
• Helpful during stress-related conditions
• Traditionally valued for depression, weakness, and emotional fatigue
• Encourages warmth, motivation, and strength
Blends Well With
Frankincense, Myrrh, Orange, Benzoin, Ylang Ylang, Clove, Pine, Ginger, Grapefruit, Rosemary, and Thyme.
Health & Safety
• Use Cinnamon Leaf Oil in moderation.
• Can be a severe skin irritant.
• Avoid during pregnancy.
• Always dilute appropriately before use.
• Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
