Made with the leaves, twigs, and bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) or true cinnamon tea, Ceylon Cinnamon Essential oil is available in the form of cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil.
Extracted through steam distillation, the essential oils vary in color yet have a sweet, spicy, slightly woody, and clove-like aroma. The chemical compounds in the oil include Cinnamaldehyde and Eugenol as well as cinnamic acid and cinnamyl acetate.
The chemical compounds provide Ceylon Cinnamon Oil with antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic properties making it a widely used ingredient in many industries.
Health Benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon Oil
• | Eugenol in Ceylon Cinnamon Oil delivers strong antibacterial and antifungal properties while its antidiabetic and antioxidant properties help to reduce blood sugar levels and blood pressure. |
• | Improves oral health |
• | Reduces and soothes skin irritation and eczema |
• | Reduces acne and blemishes |
• | Helps to Reduce Blood Glucose Levels |
• | Helps weight loss |
Uses of Cinnamon Oil
• | An ingredient in household cleaning products, insect repellents, and disinfectants |
• | An ingredient used in oral care products |
• | Used as a preservative and a flavoring in the food industry |
• | Used in aromatherapy to reduce depression, anxiety, and exhaustion and stimulate libido and boost immunity. |
• | An ingredient personal care products including lotions, cleaners, and shampoo |
• | A massage oil that relieves joint pains and strains |