Uses:
Used in flavor and fragrance. Beneficial for hair and is useful in detoxification.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water.
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum zeylanicum The word Cinnamon comes from the Latin Cinnamomum, which comes from the Greek Kinnamoomon
Oil Characteristics:
Reddish-yellow with a slightly oily consistency. A middle note in perfumery, it has a spicy earthy aroma.
Chemical Characteristics:
cinnamic aldehyde 40 - 50 % eugenol 4 - 10 % benzyl benzoate 1.0 % a-pinene 0.2 % 1,8-cineole 1.65% linalool 2.3 % caryophyllene 1.35 %
Chemical Profile:
cinnamic aldehyde 40 - 50 % eugenol 4 - 10 % benzyl benzoate 1.0 % a-pinene 0.2 % 1,8-cineole 1.65% linalool 2.3 % caryophyllene 1.35 %
Physical Properties:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES @ 20° Specific Gravity 15°- 1.016 Refractive Index- 1.5746 Optical Rotation- -2° 34'
Production Method:
Steam Distillation- Bark
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.