15 ml (1.69 fl oz)
Cinnamon Leaf (Cinamomum zeylanicum)
Note / Strength of Aroma A middle note of medium aroma, it has a warm, spicy scent between that of clove and cinnamon, but with herbaceous notes that are not sweet.
Blends well with Clove Bud, Lavender, Cedarwood, Orange, Lemon, Neroli, Ylang-ylang, Rosemary, and Thyme.
Cinnamon Leaf
Cinnamon has antiseptic properties that help kill bacteria making it very good as an additive in soaps.
When used in aromatherapy – diffused or applied topically (I recommend diluting with a carrier oil such as coconut oil, olive oil, or almond oil,
You can also mix it in your favorite cream, lotion, or shampoo, or added to your bath water – it can have health-promoting effects.
Go to "Essential Oil Suggestions ' for some ideas on how to use this essential oil.
Here are some suggestions:
Disinfectant
With its strong germicidal properties, Cinnamon leaf oil works as a non-toxic natural disinfectant. Use it to clean your toilets, refrigerator, kitchen counters and other surfaces, door knobs, microwave, and sneakers. You can even use it to clean and disinfect your chopping boards.
Facial scrub.
Mix it with cinnamon sugar, orange juice, and olive oil to create a rejuvenating scrub that has antiseptic properties to help kill facial bacteria effectively.
Foot soak
Mix 1-2 drops of Cinnamon leaf oil in a bucket of warm water, and then soak your feet in it. This works great for athletes and people who wear closed shoes for most of the day.
Insect repellent
Did you know that the scent of Cinnamon leaf oil can deter pesky household insects, such as black ants, mosquitoes, roaches, and flies. Simply spray or diffuse the oil around your home.
Spray it over your mattresses and sheets to get rid of bed bugs.
Mouthwash.
Add 1-2 drops to a glass of purified water, and gargle with it. For people with dentures, simply make a solution of water, hydrogen peroxide, and Cinnamon leaf oil, and soak your dentures in it.
Shampoo
Add 1 drop of Cinnamon leaf oil to your regular non-chemical shampoo. This will help keep your hair healthy and, in children, help kill stubborn head lice.
For other ideas how to use essential oils check out our ESSENTIAL OIL-BOOK
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid using cinnamon leaf oil, as it has emmenagogue effects, meaning it may induce menstruation, which is dangerous for the unborn child. Avoid administering the oil on very young children, too.
Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.