Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Warm and comforting, Cinnamon Bark is well known for its spicy, energising aroma.  It is steam distilled from the bark of the Cinnamon Tree, a tropical, evergreen tree that grows up to 45 feet high and has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers.  The use of Cinnamon for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient Chinese and ancient Egyptian periods, where it was used for its natural anti-inflammatory and antiviral powers.  This strong, spicy oil is just as revered today boasting its benefit as a circulatory stimulant and as a remedy for rheumatoid symptoms such as aches and pains.  In aromatherapy, its ability to improve mood and strengthen immunity is attributed to its warming and energising properties. It is also a carminative, so can be useful for digestive disturbances such as bloating and discomfort. If you plan on applying Cinnamon Bark topically to the body, use it with extreme caution. It is a very potent essential oil and poses a high risk of sensitisation and irritation. Do not use it during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.  Pop 1-2 drops of this spicy essential oil into a diffuser to benefit from its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.