Cinnamon Bark 

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum

Botany and Origins: Cinnamon Bark rolls itself into cinnamon sticks or quills when the bark is cut away from the Cinnamomum Zeylanicum tree and dried. The evergreen tree grows up to 15m high and comes from the Lauraceae family, many of whose members are used as spices. Native to Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the Dutch introduced cinnamon into their East India colony Java. Indonesia is now considered the largest producer of cinnamon. Cinnamon bark oil has a richer body scent than the leaf oil. It has powerful masking properties and is used extensively in food, perfumery and flavouring. 

History: Cinnamon dates back to antiquity, mentioned in the Bible, and the Egyptians used it in the mummification process. It has been used for several thousand years in eastern and western cultures as well as in Ayurveda for a range of disorders.

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Plant Part: Bark

Aromatic Scent: Woody, sweet, spicy and resinous. 

Fragrance Note: Middle

Blending: This powerful warm and spicy essential oil blends well with Basil, Clove, Cedarwood, Fennel, Ginger, Marjoram, Palmarosa & Vetiver. 

Aromatic blending is a combination of creativity and science. Essential oils will evaporate at different rates because of their molecular compositions. Oils that evaporate the quickest, usually within 1-2 hours, are called top notes. Oils that evaporate within 2-4 hours are considered middle notes and oils that take the longest time to evaporate - up to a few days - are referred to as base notes. Each of our oils have the fragrance 'Note' listed on the bottle. We recommend the following formula in creating your personal blend: Top note: 2-3 drops; Middle note: 4-8 drops; Base note: 1-3 drops. 

We can feel a little different each day, so follow your nose and intuition when blending for your personal preference. 

Use: 2-3 drops in diffuser, full body bath, foot bath or diluted in 10ml carrier oil for massage. A few drops in cooking. 

Plant Compounds: cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, eugenol, benzyl benzoate, a-pinene, cineole, linalool, caryophyllene

These are beneficial natural plant compounds and they differ between each essential oil, giving each oil its distinct natural properties.

Note: Australian Body essential oils are 100% pure & natural and are stringently tested for purity. Please consult a qualified practitioner for specific advice on the use of this 100% pure essential oil.