Description
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Botanical name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Cinnamon leaf oil is obtained by steam distillation of leaves from plants in the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is the source of the spice cinnamon. Although it is less expensive than bark oil. It is used in the flavor industry and, to a lesser extent, to flavor confectionery. It is also used as a source of eugenol for the preparation of synthetic vanillin. Like many essential oils, it has a very strong scent and can be caustic; it must be diluted and used sparingly with caution. This middle note oil has a sweet, earthy, and spicy aroma great for perfume and aromatherapy blends. Cinnamon leaf essential oil has a higher eugenol content than the bark oil.
Commonly used in the formulation of health and beauty aids, the very distinct scent of cinnamon leaf is more medicinal than the very familiar, more pleasant cinnamon bark oil. Also, leaf oils included as a constituent of many toiletry and remedial products such as cleansers, oral rinses, and topical skin applications.
Cinnamon leaf essential oil pairs well with other spice oils, including black pepper, rosemary, cardamom, clove, and ginger ; citrus scents such as bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, and orange; florals including lavender and ylang-ylang ; and exotics like frankincense and tea tree oil.
Cinnamon in a variety of forms has been studied for its effect on infection control, blood sugar management, and other conditions. Studies indicate that cinnamon oil has:
- antibacterial
- antifungal
- antidiabetic
- and antioxidant properties
Uses:
- Mood enhancer
- Combats hard-to-treat bacterial organisms
- Supports oral health
- Disinfects
- Food flavoring and cosmetics
