CINNAMON BARK AND CINNAMON LEAF (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. verum, C. loureirii)
Native to Asia, cinnamon bark oil and leaf oil are steam distilled in Viet Nam (C. loureirii) and Sri Lanka (C. zeylanicum and C. verum); other Cinnamomum species oils are produced including camphor and cassia-they are very different oils and are seperately listed. Bark oils are often stronger than leaf oils and possibly more sensitizing or irritating to sensitive skin.
SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. May be sensitizing, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or UV light source within 24 hours of application. Use well diluted, short term/infrequent application to avoid sensitization reaction. Chemical class: aldehyde. Contains coumarin.
USAGE HISTORY: Ancient Chinese writings include cinnamon as a medicinal dating back 2700 years. It was used by the ancient Egyptians in mummification processes, and medicinally by Chinese, Asian, Greek, Roman, European, and Egyptian herbal medicines.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
- Heart stimulant, raises blood pressure, blood thinner and anticoagulent increases blood flow
- Treats all manner of digestive problems, including ulcers and infections of the mouth, stomach, intestine, toothaches and gum disease, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery (Combine with carrot for colon inflammation)
- Antiparasitic-fights amoebas, worms, cysts, and all types of parasitic infection (Antiparasitic, vermifuge)
- Broad spectrum antibacterial, effective against staph, gram+ and gram- bacillus; immune stimulant and preventative for contagious diseases, tropical infections, etc. (Germicidal, antiseptic, antiviral)
- Effective against a wide range of fungal infections, including candida, aspergillis (Antifungal)
- Treats athletes foot, head lice, warts, scabies, and insect bites
- Muscular pain, spasm, and rheumatoid arthritis (Analgesic, anesthetic, antirheumatic)
- Raises body temperature, detoxification, cellulite reduction
- Respiratory tonic and stimulant, eases coughing and bronchitis (Antitussive)
- Regulates menstruation, eases cramps, aids uterine contractions in birthing, helps male impotence, balances male and female reproductive systems, urinary infections, vaginitis
- Systems: Immune, integumentary, cardiovascular, muscular/skeletal, genito-urinary, digestive, respiratory, nervous
PERFUME NOTE: Base or heart note
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Warming and stimulating-relieves isolation, attracts and enhances relationships
- Relieves fatigue and exhaustion, depression, and fear
- Chakras: Root, navel, throat
- Used in ancient Egyptian mystery schools to enhance ascension process