Cinnamon Leaf Oil

CINNAMON LEAF OIL
Botanical Name : Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Common Name : Cinnamon Oil, Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
CAS # : 8015-91-6, F.E.M.A. : 2291
Plant Parts Used : Leaves
Extraction Method : Steam Distillation
Color & Odor : Yellow to brown liquid with Sweet-spicy, Herbaceous, Peppery,
Description :
The leaves as well as bark are the plant parts from which cinnamon oil is extracted. . Cinnamon Oil is known for it's peppery, earthy oil that is bright, yet slightly woody scent.
Constituents & Specifications :
Cinnamon oil has various chemical compounds that include eugenol, eugenol acetate, cinnamic aldehyde and benzyl benzoate.
Specific Gravity : 1.03000 - 1.05000 @ 25 °C
Refractive Index : 1.52200 - 1.54200 @ 20 °C
Properties :
Anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antidote, antimicrobal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiputrescent, aphrodisiac, astingent, carminative, digestivec, orexigenic, parasticide, refrigerant, spasmolytic, stimulant, stomachic and vermifuge
Benefits & Uses :
It is used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams and hair treatments.
Used for purifying the atmosphere, dispersing negativity, protection. Smudges put out a lot of soothing smoke. Very refreshing, relaxing, clearing --- like traveling through the clouds potent and purifying.
It is mostly used as condiments in candies, souffles and also in the process of food preservation.