Cinnamon Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, spicy diffuser blends for cosy winter days
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Cinnamon Leaf essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum (also known as Cinnamomum zeylanicum) grown in Sri Lanka. It is a pale amber to reddish-brown oil with a warm, spicy, woody, slightly resinous aroma, and acts as a middle note. Its high eugenol content (70–85%) gives it a stronger character than milder oils.
Its warm, spicy aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with lifting the mood during low, tired or stressful times and supporting a sense of vitality. It is a festive favourite in the cooler months, blended with citrus, frankincense or cedarwood. Cinnamon Leaf can irritate the skin, so it is best kept to aromatic use, and it is generally avoided during pregnancy.
- Warm, spicy, woody aroma
- Rich middle note for festive and winter blends
- Traditionally associated with lifting the mood and vitality
- Pairs well with citrus, frankincense, cedarwood and ylang ylang
Blends well with: Frankincense, lavender, cedarwood, ylang ylang and citrus oils
About this oil
Cinnamon Leaf essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum (also known as Cinnamomum zeylanicum) grown in Sri Lanka. It is a pale amber to reddish-brown oil with a warm, spicy, woody, slightly resinous aroma, and acts as a middle note. Its high eugenol content (70–85%) gives it a stronger character than milder oils.
Its warm, spicy aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with lifting the mood during low, tired or stressful times and supporting a sense of vitality. It is a festive favourite in the cooler months, blended with citrus, frankincense or cedarwood. Cinnamon Leaf can irritate the skin, so it is best kept to aromatic use, and it is generally avoided during pregnancy.
- Warm, spicy, woody aroma
- Rich middle note for festive and winter blends
- Traditionally associated with lifting the mood and vitality
- Pairs well with citrus, frankincense, cedarwood and ylang ylang
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 1–3 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water, on its own or with sweet orange or frankincense, for a warm, festive room aroma.
- BlendingUse it as an accent rather than the main oil. A drop or two warms citrus, woody and resin blends.
- Massage and aromatherapyBest kept to aromatic use. If you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil and keep it to a very low level (no more than 0.5%, roughly 3 drops per 30ml), away from the face. Never add it to bath water. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Cinnamon Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Cinnamomum verum (syn. Cinnamomum zeylanicum) |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Leaves |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure and natural |
| Appearance | Pale amber to reddish-brown liquid |
| Aroma | Warm, spicy and woody with a resinous note |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Shelf life | 2 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Keep dilution to 0.5% or lower and never add it to bath water.
- Can irritate and sensitise the skin. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep well away from eyes, mucous membranes and the face. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- High in eugenol. Seek advice before use if you take blood-thinning medication. Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and with babies and children.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
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