Description
100% Pure Undiluted Cinnamon Cassia Essential Oil
Botanical Name
Cinnamomum cassia
Synonyms
Chinese Cinnamon, False Cinnamon, Cassia, Cassia aromaticum, Laurus cassia, Cassia lignea
Family
Lauraceae
Parts Used
bark, and twigs
Method of Extraction
Steam distillation, water distillation
Ingredients
Cinnamon Cassia Essential Oil (Cinnamomum cassia)
Source
South East Asia
Note
Middle
Colour
Yellow to yellowish brown
Consistency
Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma
Pungent
Aroma
Strong cinnamon
Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, anti-emetic, anti-microbial, astringent, caminative, spasmolytic.
Constituents
cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic acid, and coumarin
Safety Information
Dermal toxin, dermal irritant, dermal sensitizer, mucous membrane irritant
Summary
Cinnamon Cassia is frequently used to flavour foods and drinks including sodas and alcoholic drinks. Medicinally it can be useful for digestive complaints such as flatulence, colic, dyspepsia, diarrhea and nausea.
It can also be used for colds, influenza, fevers, arthritis and rheumatism.
Blends well with
Clove, Lemon, Lime, Sweet Orange, Nutmeg