Cinnamon Essential Oil

Cinnamon is one of the most popular winter scents. It’s associated with warmth and comfort, which is why it’s a crucial ingredient in many autumnal desserts and drinks. You’ve probably seen it in stick or powder form. But where do cinnamon and cinnamon essential oil come from?

 

The Cinnamon Tree

Cinnamon is produced by a family of plants, which are grown mainly in Southeast Asia. They grow into trees and then the inner bark is removed, dried, and used to produce essential oils, among other things. Some people use cinnamon leaves to make essential oil too. It’s also useful but a bit more potent. For the sake of this article, we’ll focus mostly on cinnamon bark essential oil.

As mentioned, the bark comes from the cinnamon tree. But which cinnamon tree? The “true” variety of cinnamon is the Cinnamomum verum plant from Sri Lanka. It is also known as Ceylon cinnamon.  It’s highly valued and has a light, sweet aroma. However, most commercially-grown cinnamon comes from one or more other plants, like the cassia or Chinese cinnamon tree. It’s cheaper to produce and it has a spicier, more pungent aroma.  Be sure to pay attention to these labels when buying cinnamon essential oil. Ceylon essential oil is not necessarily better than cassia cinnamon essential oil, but these oils do have slightly different properties. We’ll talk about the general characteristics and benefits of cinnamon essential oil below.

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Uses of Cinnamon Essential Oil

  • This oil has many benefits for your mental and physical health. Cinnamon essential oil is a rather striking scent when used in aromatherapy. It’s sweet and spicy aroma can help boost your mood and energy levels. Take a few inhalations of the essential oil and notice how you feel more alert or more positive.
  • Try using cinnamon essential oil in a diffuser or candle to create a warm, cozy environment in your home. There are many different essential oil recipes that will leave your room smelling like a fresh-baked holiday treat- with none of the calories!
  • Cinnamon essential oil can be mixed with a carrier oil to create a fantastic warming massage oil. Apply it to your sore muscles and aching joints to give them a warming comfort, especially in the winter months. It stimulates circulation and relaxation throughout the body.
  • Cinnamon essential oil amps up circulation in the lips too. It will give your lips a temporary plump and juicy appearance. You can mix one or two drops of the essential oil with a carrier oil or lip gloss to achieve your own plump-lipped look. Be careful not to overdo it; cinnamon oil is strong and may irritate your skin.
  • If you want to improve your hair health, cinnamon may be able to help. Cinnamon oil promotes circulation in the scalp. Increased circulation means healthier, stronger hair that is more resistant to shedding or breakage. Look for cinnamon oil capsules or shampoos and see for yourself.
  • Cinnamon has antimicrobial and antibiotic properties. You can harness this power in a homemade surface cleaner. The oil helps disinfect and it smells great too!
  • The natural compounds in cinnamon are thought to help regulate the metabolism and possibly some health conditions like diabetes. Research is still ongoing, so talk to your doctor before taking cinnamon oil internally.
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Where to Buy Cinnamon Essential Oil

Cinnamon essential oil can be purchased at your local herbalist shop, health food store, or even at Walmart. If you have a strong preference for the variety of cinnamon oil, look for guarantees like 100% pure Ceylon cinnamon essential oil on the packaging.  Sometimes it is organic, but you will need to check the product information. If you’d like to buy this oil online, look for Young Living or Doterra cinnamon bark essential oil. You may also choose to buy cinnamon essential oil in bulk. Contact your favorite essential oil supplier to see about quantities and pricing.

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