CASSIA (Cinnamomum cassia, C. aromatica, Laurus cassia)

Also known as Chinese cinnamon, cassia is produced from leaves and twigs in China and Asia.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. May cause sensitization or skin reaction in sensitive individuals. Contains moderate ketone quantity. Avoid with asthmatics. Chemical class: aldehyde. Contains phenol.

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in Greek, Roman, and Chinese aromatic medicine. Used as a spice for cooking in Roman and Greek cultures.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Treats digestive infection, candida, toxic intestine, gum disease, pancreas imbalance
• Parasiticide
• Common cold, bronchitis, infections (Broad spectrum antibacterial, antiviral)
• Relieves aches and pains, tones muscle, increases joint mobility (Analgesic, stimulant)
• Bacterial cystitis, male impotence, kidney conditions, urinary and vaginal infections
• Increases circulation
• Useful for skin infections and boils
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves depression
• Relieves insomnia
• Warming and stimulating to emotions, relaxing to mind
• Chakra: Solar plexus (Navel, heart)
• Energetic properties: Balances occiput, 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae, opens etheric flow through hips and pelvic floor. Clears emotional stagnation. (Energy field levels: Physical, 1st and 2nd).