The cinnamon plant is used in a few different ways to produce medicinally beneficial products. For example, you’re probably familiar with common cinnamon spice that’s sold in nearly every grocery store in the U.S. Cinnamon oil is a bit different because it’s a much more potent “extract” form of the plant that contains special compounds not found in the dried spice.
There are two primary types of cinnamon oils available on the market: cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil. While they have some similarities, they’re different products with somewhat separate uses. Cinnamon bark oil is extracted from the outer bark of the cinnamon tree. It’s considered very potent and has a strong, “perfume-like” smell, almost like taking an intense whiff of ground cinnamon. Cinnamon bark oil is usually more expensive than cinnamon leaf oil.
Health Benefits
Add to Digestion Blends
Add a drop of cinnamon leaf oil to a digestive blend consisting of sweet orange, German Chamomile, Cardamom, Ginger, and a carrier oil to help ease stomach pain caused by indigestion and other factors. Massage on the stomach several times throughout the day.
Kills Bacteria and Fungus
Bacteria, viruses and fungi can cause diseases and other health problems. A blend of essential oils with cinnamon leaf oil can help stop these organisms from spreading.
Antifungal Food Soak
Soaking the feet in warm water with a drop of cinnamon leaf essential oil can help fungal infections. This also works well in preventing odor if you use closed footwear throughout the day while altogether soothing tired and aching feet.
Antiviral
Cinnamon essential oil is well acknowledged as an effective antiviral, anti fungal, and antibacterial. That makes it excellent for cleaning or diffusing around the home. It’s scent is pleasing and will help kill viruses quickly.
Relieves Inflammation
Cinnamon leaf oil’s anti-inflammatory property works well in relieving pain and inflammation/swelling/redness. When used in a massage oil, it helps warm and ease inflammation in swollen muscles and joints. Be sure to check and follow dilution guide before using – Cinnamon essential oil has a dermal maximum of .6%.
Mosquito Repellant
Commercially produced mosquito repellents contain hazardous (DEET). Cinnamon leaf essential oil is natural and ecofriendly. Its aroma is so powerful in deterring black ants, cockroaches, flies and mosquitoes. Use it in a diffuser, burner or spray around the house/furniture/mattresses to keep these insects at bay.
Cleaning Blends for Disinfecting
Cinnamon leaf essential oil kills viruses, bacteria, and fungus. Blend it with other oils like orange, tangerine and other citrus oils. Use it in every part of the house, kitchen appliances, countertops, shoes, tables and chairs.
Other Uses
Add to holiday blends for a spicy, warm and comforting scent.
The spicy scent of cinnamon leaf essential oil is warming and strong. Use it sparingly as it can irritate mucus membranes. Blend it with gentle essential oils like lavender, sweet orange and other citrus oils to warm up the indoor atmosphere.
Spicy and invigorating
The spicy and warm scent of cinnamon leaf essential oil makes one feel stronger, more focused. It gives you more energy to tackle the day’s work with positive attitude and balanced emotions.