Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Description

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum (also written Cinnamomum verum))

The warm, spicy bark that has been prized since antiquity.

Our cinnamon bark essential oil is steam-distilled from the inner bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum and is sourced from Sri Lanka and Madagascar. It has a warm, spicy and intensely sweet aroma, like freshly baked cinnamon. It is a very strong oil, best kept for tiny amounts in a diffuser, and valued in natural perfumery as a tenacious middle-to-base note with a spicy, gourmand character.

Each bottle is made of amber glass to help protect the oil from light, and comes with a glass pipette dropper for controlled, drop-by-drop use. Choose the 10ml size to try it or the 30ml size for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Cinnamomum zeylanicum (also written Cinnamomum verum)
Aroma	Warm, spicy, sweet and woody
Perfumery note	Middle to base note
Extraction	Steam-distilled from the inner bark
Origin	Sri Lanka and Madagascar
Sizes	10ml and 30ml, amber glass with glass pipette
Use	Aromatic use only, not recommended for skin

Ways to enjoy it

• A cosy, spicy glow in the home during the colder months.
• A warm, gourmand base note for your own natural perfume and room blends.
• A festive, baking-spice atmosphere, used in very small amounts.
• A rich accent that pairs well with sweet citrus and resin oils.

How to use

• Diffuser: add just 1 to 2 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, for 30 minutes at most.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue, hold it at arm’s length and sniff lightly. Keep the tissue away from your skin.
• On the skin: not recommended. The published dermal maximum is only 0.07% (about 1 drop in 70ml of carrier oil). Never use it in the bath.

Important safety information

• Not for skin use. Cinnamon bark oil is a strong skin irritant and sensitiser. Never apply it to the skin, never add it to a bath, and avoid contact with eyes, nose and other mucous membranes.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction. If it spills on skin, wash with soap and water.
• Avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. It may affect blood clotting, so speak to a healthcare professional before use if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder or are due surgery.
• Keep out of reach of children. Do not diffuse where babies and young children are sleeping or playing.
• The vapour can irritate the airways. Use very small amounts and stop if you cough or feel irritation, especially if you have asthma. Essential oils can also be harmful to pets, so let animals leave freely and never apply the oil to them.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• If you have a medical condition or take medication, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our complete Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil guide and our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put cinnamon essential oil on my skin?
We do not recommend it. Cinnamon bark oil is a strong irritant and sensitiser, with a published maximum of just 0.07%. Keep it for diffusion only, never use it in the bath, and choose a gentler oil for skin.

What is the difference between cinnamon bark and cinnamon leaf oil?
Bark oil is rich in cinnamaldehyde and has a sweeter, fiercer spice, with a very low skin limit. Leaf oil is rich in eugenol, smells more clove-like and is milder. This product is cinnamon bark oil.

What does cinnamon bark oil blend with?
It pairs well with Sweet Orange, Ginger, Cardamom and Frankincense.

En español

Aceite esencial de canela en corteza (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), destilado al vapor de la corteza interior. Aroma cálido, especiado, dulce y amaderado. Disponible en frascos de vidrio ámbar de 10 ml y 30 ml con pipeta de vidrio.

Modo de uso: solo en difusor, de 1 a 2 gotas durante un máximo de 30 minutos en una habitación bien ventilada. No se recomienda su uso en la piel (el máximo publicado es solo 0,07 %) ni en el baño.

Advertencias: no apto para uso en la piel: es un fuerte irritante y sensibilizante cutáneo. Evite el contacto con los ojos y las mucosas. Evite el embarazo y la lactancia; puede afectar a la coagulación, por lo que debe consultar a un profesional sanitario si toma anticoagulantes. Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños y no lo difunda donde duerman o jueguen bebés. El vapor puede irritar las vías respiratorias, en especial en caso de asma. Puede ser perjudicial para las mascotas. Solo para uso externo y aromático, no ingerir.

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