Cinnamon Leaf Oil, Color : Yellow, Form : Liquid, Purity : 99%

Description-

Cinnamon is an herb belongs to genus Cinnamomum oriented from typical Asia, cultivated in India, Mauritius, Sri Lanka etc.  for flavoring and medicinal use. When cinnamon tree become 6 years old then its bark is removed in long strips, after which left them to dry in hot sun, obtained strips roll up into tubes called Culinary spice. It contains essential minerals such as Manganese, Iron and calcium and also have high content of fiber. Cinnamon oil is sweet spice relished all over the world.

Extraction-

Cinnamon oil is extracted by steam distillation of bark and leaves.

Composition-

Its main constituent is cinnamic aldehyde (80-85%) and others are caryophyllene, cymene, eugenol, linalool, methylamine ketone.

Properties-

Cinnamon Oil exudes a spicy aroma, highly concentrated and very strong.

Blending-

Cinnamon oil is well blends with other spice oils such as black pepper, clove, cardamom & ginger as well as bergamot, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender lemon, orange, rosemary, tea tree, thyme and ylang ylang.

Uses- In Cookery-

•     It is used in desserts, cakes, pastries and biscuits.
•     It is used to flavor the food due to its digestive property and for spicy aroma.
•     It is used as ingredient of Carmelite water.
•     It is used to flavoring of syrups, creams and aromatic or mulled wines.
•     It is also used for hot drinks like cocoa or chocolate.

Industrial application-

•     It can be used in mouthwashes as well as in chewing gums to replace bad breath.
•     It is involves in perfume making as it have refreshing aroma.
•     It is also used as an herbal tea.

As a herbal medicine- Cinnamon oil have antioxidant, anti inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, lipid lowering, antirheumatic, digestive, antiseptic property.

•  It helps in blood purification so used as best treatment for pimples.
•  It improves blood circulation due to presence of blood thinning compounds.
•  It ensures oxygen supply to body’s cells which leads to higher metabolic activity.
•  Cinnamon oil have pain relief property, it helps in removing stiffness of muscle and joint so ive relief in arthritis.
•  It boosts the brain activity by removing nervous tension and memory loss so removes headache in cold.
•  It controls blood sugar so useful for diabetic patients.
•  As it has coagulant property, it helps to stop excess bleeding, effective in healing.
•  It can also reduce the risk of colon as it improves the health of colon.
•  It is effective in indigestion, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, and flatulency and also removes acidity.
•  It is also helpful in relieving cold, influenza, sore throat and congestion.
•  It provides relief in menstrual discomfort and cramping.
•  It can be used in natural birth control as it can delays menstruation.
•  It is diuretic, help in secretion and discharge of urine.
•  It is also useful against Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson’s disease.

Safety and Precaution-

    Due to high eugenol content of cinnamon oil has potential to corrode metal, so it is stron as it has a burning quality.

    If you experience discomfort the use bland oil such as coconut oil, olive oil to dilute cinnamon oil on skin and wipe off excess.

    If you do get cinnamon oil into eyes then use a carrier oil to dilute and remove the oil.

Specification of Cinnamon Bark Oil:

• Product Name – Cinnamon Bark Oil
• Appearance – Fluid liquid
• Colour – Yellow colour
• Odour – Typical taste of Cinnamon
• Botanical Source – Cinnamomum Zylanicum

Physico-Chemical Properties:

• Specific Gravity – 0.980 – 1.090
• Refractive Index – 1.560 – 1.590
• Optical Rotation – 0°C
• Solubility – Soluble Alcohol (70%)
• Storage – In well fitted container in cool and dark place.