Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Cinnamon
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- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
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.
Properties[edit | edit source]
Emotional[edit | edit source]
Soothes depression and exhaustion.
Gynecological[edit | edit source]
Reduces menstrual pain.
Pain[edit | edit source]
Relieves arthritis and rheumatism.
Respiratory[edit | edit source]
Relieves bronchitis and symptoms of flu.
Caution[edit | edit source]
- Don't use cinnamon oil during pregnancy.
- Cinnamon may irritate the skin.