CINNAMON BARK ESSENTIAL OIL
A powerful warming spice oil traditionally valued for immune support, circulation, and seasonal wellbeing.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and India
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the bark
Note: Base
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Warm, spicy, sharp, musty
About This Essential Oil
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is one of the most powerful and warming oils used in aromatherapy. Traditionally valued for immune support, circulation, digestive wellbeing, and seasonal wellness, it is highly aromatic and rich in naturally occurring phenolic compounds. Due to its strength, it is generally used in very low dilutions.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports seasonal wellness
• Strong warming and stimulating properties
• Traditionally valued for immune support
• Supports healthy circulation
• Popular in winter wellness blends
• Rich, spicy aroma with powerful aromatic presence
History
Cinnamon Bark has been produced in Sri Lanka for over 2,000 years and remains one of the world's most treasured spices. It is considered one of the strongest antimicrobial essential oils in aromatherapy. Historically it has been valued for its warming, cleansing, and preservative qualities.
Researchers have noted that many microorganisms struggle to survive in the presence of Cinnamon oil. Cinnamon also appears in biblical references, including Proverbs 7:17: 'I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.'
Main Chemical Components
88% Phenols, 4% 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, and tropical skin infections.
• Circulatory – Traditionally valued for poor circulation, chills, blood purification, and increasing blood flow.
• 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 valued as a sexual stimulant and for candida, vaginitis, and reproductive infections.
• Other – Traditionally used for toothache and dental infections.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Traditionally valued during exhaustion and fatigue
• Encourages warmth, vitality, and motivation
• Invigorating and stimulating to the emotions
• Traditionally associated with abundance and prosperity
• Supports determination and resilience
Blends Well With
Frankincense, Myrrh, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Clove, Pine, Ginger, Grapefruit, Rosemary, and Thyme.
Health & Safety
• Repeated use may result in contact sensitisation.
• Always perform a skin sensitivity test before use.
• Use only in very low dilutions.
• 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.
