Botanical Name |
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum |
Main Constituents: |
77.15% |
Plant Part |
Leaves |
Origin |
Sri Lanka |
Processing Method |
Steam Distilled |
Flash point |
-7.5 °C |
Relative density |
71.11 °C (closed cup) |
Refractive index |
1.030 to 1.050 @ 20°C |
Color & Consistency |
A brownish yellow to dark liquid with a medium consistency. |
Aromatic Summary |
A middle note of medium aroma, it has a warm, spicy scent between that of clove and cinnamon, but with herbaceous notes that are not sweet. |
Blends With |
Clove Bud, Lavender, Cedarwood, Orange, Lemon, Neroli, Ylang-ylang, Rosemary and Thyme. |
Cautions: Dilute well before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided. This has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin.
Storage: Essential oils are recommended to be stored in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
Product Abstract and Benefits: Cinnamomum zeylanicum originates from Sri Lanka. It is a tropical evergreen tree of the laurel family growing up to 45 feet (15 m) in the wild. Its pleasant scent has lead it to be a perfect addition to creams, lotions and soaps. Now, the shrub is grown in almost every tropical region of the world. The spice, owing to its vast medicinal uses, has found a prominent position in traditional medicines, especially in Ayurveda, which is the traditional Indian medicinal system. Traditionally, cinnamon has been used in many cultures for treating a variety of health disorders including diarrhea, arthritis, menstrual cramps, heavy menstruation, yeast infections, colds, flu, and digestive problems.
Here are just ten benefits of this potent therapeutic and Ayurvedic oil:
1 |
Dilates blood vessels |
2 |
Enhances nitric oxide function |
3 |
Decreases inflammation |
4 |
Increases circulation |
5 |
Fights viruses |
6 |
Fights free radicals |
7 |
Relieves depression |
8 |
Stimulates the immune system |
9 |
Stimulates libido |
10 |
Fights parasites |
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