Botanical name: Cinnamomum cassia
Cinnamon, a tropical evergreen tree, boasts robust branches and a coarse bark marked by green-orange speckled young shoots. Its leathery leaves are shiny and green, complemented by small white flowers and oval, bluish-white berries. When bruised, cinnamon leaves emit a spicy fragrance. Extracted through steam distillation of the leaves and twigs, cinnamon leaf oil is a fluid, dark yellow to brownish-yellow substance with a warm, spicy aroma. Its primary component is Eugenol. This oil finds applications in mouthwashes, flavorings, and personal care products.
Medicinal Uses:
- Immune-boosting protection against colds and the flu
- Reduces inflammation
- Promotes anti-aging by blocking free radicals
- Kills and repels bacteria, parasites and bugs
- Reduces food cravings
- Eases symptoms of congestion and bronchitis when used in a diffuser
