Cinnamon leaf essential oil

Latin name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Note: Do not confuse with cinnamon bark, as they have quite different chemical compositions and uses.

Countries of origin: Šri Lanka

Extraction method: steam distillation of leaves

Note and evaporation rate: middle

Cultivation method: conventional

Predominant chemical families: phenols

We use it:

- for local analgesic and anti-inflammatory action;

- for chronic inflammation, rheumatism, and arthritis;

- for colds and flu;

- in homemade preparations for garden plants.

Methods of use: in ointments, massage oils, creams and lotions,…

Special warnings: May irritate skin and mucous membranes. Use in extremely low concentration and only for a short time. Do not use in baths, diffusers, or inhalations. Do not use if you have skin problems (e.g. dermatitis) or liver disease. Do not use on infants and children or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This EO must not be used by people with blood clotting disorders or those taking anticoagulant medications, or before any surgery. Use at a concentration of up to max. 0.5%.

Allergens: eugenol, linalool, benzyl benzoate, cynnamil alcohol

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Pain-relief blend (for acute issues)

15 ml St. John's wort macerate

15 ml calendula macerate

3 drops EO cinnamon leaf

2 drops EO black pepper

5 drops EO lavender

3 drops EO peppermint

3 drops EO Roman chamomile

Preparation: Add the essential oils to a dark 30 ml bottle and rub between your palms (mix well). Top up with St. John's wort and calendula macerate (or just olive oil), close tightly, label, and store in a dark, cool place.

Use: Apply the blend to the painful area several times a day. CAUTION: The blend is highly concentrated and therefore suitable only for healthy adults. It may be used for only a few days, when the pain is truly severe. For more sensitive individuals (and children over 5 years of age), use only one drop of each EO per the same amount (30 ml) of carrier oil.