Overview

Certified cinnamon oil is an alluring, invigorating sweet-spicy woody oil derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum zeylanicum or Cinnamomum cassia tree. This multi-purpose oil has been used for many years for both treatment and seasoning. Extracted by steam distillation, cinnamon oil amplifies the most wafting molecules embedded in cinnamon’s woody backdrop, making it a very traditional oil.

Chemical Composition

Cinnamon oil has a unique scent that is spicy-sweet, largely due to a chemical component called cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamaldehyde is also partly responsible for the oil’s essence and its beneficial health effects. Other components such as eugenol and linalool enhance the fragrance and compound the oil’s benefits.

Uses of Cinnamon Oil

• Aromatherapy: Could potentially improve cognitive function, mood, and energy.
• Topical Application: When diluted and applied to affected areas, it may offer anti-inflammatory effects for muscular and joint pains.
• Natural Cleaning: Used in low concentrations for its antimicrobial activity.
• Cooking: Can be used as a seasoning, provided it is done with care and under supervision.

Benefits of Cinnamon Oil

• Blood Sugar Regulation: Intake may help maintain stable blood sugar levels.
• Anti-inflammatory Effects: May help decrease inflammation and pain.
• Antimicrobial Properties: May offer antimicrobial benefits.
• Cognitive Enhancement: May help with problem-solving, mood, and energy levels, enhancing cerebral activity through aromatherapy.