Description

Cinnamon bark comes from a tropical evergreen tree, which grows up to 18 metres with a highly aromatic bark, shiny leaves and clusters of yellow flowers which are followed by bluish white berries. The name comes from the ancient Greek κιννάμωμον (kinnamon), and before that Hebrew referred to it as קִנָּמוֹן (quinamon) thought possibly to refer the tubular rolled nature of the bark of cinnamon. Every two years the inner bark of new shoots is gathered and used in the form of sticks as a domestic spice.

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Aroma Description: Perfume like smell, almost like taking an intense whiff of ground cinnamon

Origin: Sri Lanka

Therapeutic Properties: Cinnamon Leaf has antifungal, antioxidant and antiseptic (stops or slows growth of microorganisms) growth of properties. Used in facial masks, facial creams and oil and body creams and oils (leaf oil) for head lice, scabies (skin condition caused by mites), warts, insect bite stings, tooth and gum care. Avoid on sensitive or damaged skin and use highly diluted.

Note: Middle, Base

Plant Part Used: Bark

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

CAS Numbers: 8007-80-5

Certificate of Analysis: Available upon request

Credits: The information provided, has been extracted from books written by Beverley Hawkins, (West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy) Vancouver, Canada. Hawkins, B. (1999). West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.