Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Cinnamon
Cinnamon oil comes from the leaves and bark of the Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) plant. It has a warm, spicy scent. It has calming and antiseptic effects.
- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Properties Edit
Emotional Edit
Soothes depression and exhaustion.
Gynecological Edit
Reduces menstrual pain.
Pain Edit
Relieves arthritis and rheumatism.
Respiratory Edit
Relieves bronchitis and symptoms of flu.
Caution Edit
- Don't use cinnamon oil during pregnancy.
- Cinnamon may irritate the skin.