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 leaves

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

Properties

Cinnamomum verum bark essential oil.

Emotional

Soothes depression and exhaustion.

Gynecological

Reduces menstrual pain.

Pain

Relieves arthritis and rheumatism.

Respiratory

Relieves bronchitis and symptoms of flu.

Caution

• Don't use cinnamon oil during pregnancy.
• Cinnamon may irritate the skin.