About
Grown, Harvested, Manufactured & Bottled in SRI LANKA. True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon is originally grown wild in central hill country of Sri Lanka. The history of cinnamon dates back to about 2800 B.C where it can be found referenced as KWAI in Chinese writings. Cinnamomum verum, called true cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. The inner bark of several other Cinnamomum species is also used to make cinnamon, but C. verum has a subtler flavour that makes it preferred for certain recipes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
1. Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and helps in lowering chances of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and other related diseases.
2. It has been found to reduce bad cholesterol and improve good cholesterol in the body.
3. Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) comes from the bark of an evergreen tree. Sri Lanka provides about 80% of the worlds supply.
4. The oils found in Ceylon cinnamon are thought to reduce spasms, reduce gas, and fight bacteria and fungi, reduce menstrual bleeding, vomiting frequency, and nausea severity during women & periods, among many other Aromatic and Therapeutic benefits.
5. At the end of the day, cinnamon is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the planet.
6. It can lower blood sugar levels, reduce heart disease risk factors and has a plethora of other impressive health benefits.
SUGGESTED USES?
Use in diffusers, add to air fresheners, to scent your home, try adding one drop of cinnamon oil to fabric sachets or dried flowers, add to body oils and moisturizers. Cinnamon oil can be mixed with a carrier oil and used for massages. In aromatherapy, cinnamon oil is used to reduce the feelings of depression, faintness, and exhaustion. It is also used to strengthen libido and immunity.
Its anti-rheumatic properties help to reduce joint and muscle pain. It is also used in aromatherapy to reduce symptoms of colds and flu, relax, manage stressful feelings and enhance mood. It is also warming to the touch and has a purifying character that helps to clear airways and promote deep breathing.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Add a drop of cinnamon bark on the feet (diluted) or add it to a foot bath for fungal foot infections such as athlete’s foot.
Mix two drops with a carrier oil and apply to the stomach to calm digestive spasms, indigestion, and nausea. To repel flies, apply diluted to exposed skin and dab on clothing. Feeling down? Diffuse cinnamon bark oil in your home or office. It can help to lift your mood.
Add a drop to potpourri in your home. Research has found that the scent can help reduce the pain and frequency of headaches, reduce drowsiness and irritability.
Use cinnamon oil to help to prevent the flu and other illness! In 2008, French researchers showed that in concentrations of 10% or less, cinnamon oil is effective against Staphylococcus, E. coli, and several antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. Try diffusing it in your home during cold and flu season.
antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Try diffusing it in your home during cold and flu season.
Use as a natural way to prevent head lice. If you know it is going around your kid’s school, an excellent preventative treatment is to add 4 drops to 1 ounce vinegar and 1 ounce water. Use as a hair rinse. (Use extreme caution to not get in the eyes. Perform a skin patch test and use extra caution with children. Do not use on children under 10.)
Do you have cold feet at night? Add a drop (diluted) to your feet just before bed.
Use to stimulate digestion. An added benefit? It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Having difficulty with concentration and focus? Diffuse a blend of 2 drops cinnamon, 2 drops rosemary and 5 drops lemon. Just smelling cinnamon has been shown to improve brain activity.
Use cinnamon oil to stabilize blood sugar. Studies have shown that a key cinnamon oil benefit is that it can normalize blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics by improving the ability to respond to insulin.
Add to a smoothie or use in cooking. Cinnamon aids in the metabolic process by increasing the action of enzymes that break down food.
Feeling achy? Add a drop to a carrier oil to relax tight muscles, ease painful joints and relieve menstrual cramps.
Use it to support healthy blood pressure! According to a study in the Journal Nutrition, consuming cinnamon daily may help to reduce your blood pressure by up to 5 points. Simply add cinnamon oil to your favorite lotion.
Exercise too hard? Cinnamon to the rescue. According to research from the International Journal of Preventative Medicine, Women who consumed cinnamon daily experienced a decrease in muscle soreness from exercise.
Use to reduce period pain! Researchers from the Faculty of Nursing at Egypt’s Mansoura University found that massaging the abdomen 10 minutes a day for seven days prior to the start of menstruation helped with painful menses that were accompanied by heavy bleeding. Mix 1.5 parts cinnamon, 1.5 parts clove, 1 part lavender, and 1 part rose. Dilute with sweet almond oil at 5% dilution.
Use it to treat bites and stings! Dilute 1 drop of cinnamon and one drop of lavender with a carrier oil.
Low Libido? Cinnamon is said to be an aphrodisiac. Try diffusing it in your room. Add it to cleaning products to prevent mold and mildew.
WHERE WE GET IT
Southern province of Sri Lanka
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Ayurvedic Drug Manufacture Centre (Department of Ayurveda – Sri Lanka)
INGREDIENTS
100% Natural Cinnamon Bark Oil (Cinnamomum verum)
SAFETY
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use undiluted on skin. Do not use on open wounds. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Cinnamomum verum, called true cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. Plant part used – Bark | Extraction method – Steam distillation
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