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Botanical Name
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Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
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Main Constituents:
Eugenol
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77.15%
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Plant Part
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Leaves
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Origin
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Sri Lanka
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Processing Method
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Steam Distilled
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Color &
Consistency
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A brownish yellow to dark liquid with a medium consistency.
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Aromatic Summary
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A middle note of medium aroma, it has a warm, spicy scent
between that of clove and cinnamon, but with herbaceous notes that are not
sweet.
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Blends With
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Clove Bud, Lavender, Cedarwood, Orange, Lemon, Neroli,
Ylang-ylang, Rosemary and Thyme.
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Cautions: Dilute
well before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some
individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes and
mucous membranes should be avoided. This has phototoxic properties and exposure
to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin.
Storage: Essential oils are recommended to be
stored in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf
life.
Product Abstract and Benefits: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
originates from Sri Lanka. It is a tropical evergreen tree of the laurel family
growing up to 45 feet (15 m) in the wild. Its pleasant scent has lead it to be
a perfect addition to creams, lotions and soaps. Now, the shrub is grown in
almost every tropical region of the world. The spice, owing to its vast
medicinal uses, has found a prominent position in traditional medicines,
especially in Ayurveda, which is the traditional Indian medicinal system.
Traditionally, cinnamon has been used in many cultures for treating a variety
of health disorders including diarrhea, arthritis, menstrual cramps, heavy
menstruation, yeast infections, colds, flu, and digestive problems.
Here are just ten
benefits of this potent therapeutic and Ayurvedic oil:
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1
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Helps to dilate blood vessels
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2
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Helps to enhance nitric oxide function
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3
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Helps to decrease inflammation
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4
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Helps to increase circulation
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5
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Helps to fight viruses
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6
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Helps to fight free radicals
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7
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Helps to relieve depression
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8
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Helps to stimulate the immune system
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9
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Helps to stimulate libido
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10
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Helps to fight parasites
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Please visit the blog, Cinnamon
Oil: 10 Proven Benefits and Uses, at PlanetPlantasia.com for more detailed
information.
