Cinnamon Leaf

Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamomum Zeylanicum ~ Family, Lauraceae

The fresh, spicy aroma of cinnamon leaf is more reminiscent of cloves than cinnamon. It is antibiotic, antiseptic and antiviral. Warms and stimulates. A strong antiseptic, it has a cleansing effect. Energizing, focusing and revitalizing, cinnamon leaf enhances active reasoning when diffused into the air. Used as a comforting oil during the cold season. A lovely room fragrance, especially during Xmas.

Origin:  Sri Lanka
Source:  leaves and stems
Production Method: steam distillation from leaves and twigs
Aromatherapy Class: stimulating, energizing
Aroma Type: spicy
Skin Type: n/a
Perfume Note: middle (only room scent)
Traditional Uses: anti-inflammatory agent, aphrodisiac, skin conditioner, deodorant
Other uses: n/a
Blends Well With: caraway, citrus oils, clove, myrtle, nutmeg, olibanum
Main Constituents:  (Bark oil), Cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, benzaldehyde, pinene, cineol, phellandrene, furol, cymene, linalol. (Leaf oil) Eugenol, eugenol acetate, cinnamaldehyde, benzyl benzoate, linalol
Caution: can cause skin irritation; moderate dermal toxicity; this powerful oil should not be applied directly to the skin