Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
10ml
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
10ml
Cinnamon essential oil is obtained from the Zeylanicum tree native to Sri Lanka.
There are two cinnamon oils, cinnamon leaf oil which is extracted from the leaves and twigs and cinnamon bark oil extracted from the dried inner bark.
Both oils are extracted by steam distillation.
The leaf oil is considered safe to use by those who have a knowledge of aromatherapy, it can be a skin irritant and should be diluted thoroughly and used moderately. Cinnamon bark oil however is very toxic and a strong irritant. It should never be used on the skin and only used by a professionally qualified Aromatherapist. Cinnamon leaf oil has a yellow to brownish colour with a warm spicy aroma.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Nutmeg, Ylang ylang.
Safety Information:
- Never use undiluted on the skin. mix with a suitable carrier oil, one drop to 3mls of carrier oil
- Never take internally
- Avoid during pregnancy
- Should not be used on babies, infants and children
- Use moderately and dilute thoroughly
- May cause skin irritation to sensitive skins
- If accidentally splashed in the eye, rinse immediately with clean warm water or milk
- Keep out of the reach of children
These notes are given as guide only, you are advised to seek professional advice when treating specific conditions.
