Cinnamomum verum

Peppery, earthy, spicy, bright yet slightly woodsy, with a strong aroma. Golden yellow/brown with a slightly oily feeling.

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is a versatile and potent oil with significant therapeutic benefits. It is ideal for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and circulatory support applications. Its robust composition, especially its high cinnamaldehyde content, makes it a more powerful alternative to Cinnamon Leaf Oil for targeted medicinal use. Proper dilution and use under guidance ensure safe and effective outcomes.

Benefits

• supports healthy blood sugar and insulin release (aid in diabetes)
• relieves inflammation
• stimulates circulation
• contains anti-viral properties (helps fight infections and flu)
• high in antioxidants
• fights free radicals
• relieve depression and stress
• stimulates the immune system
• fights parasites
• boosts heart health
• help treat high cholesterol and high blood pressure
• promotes weight loss
• improves digestion
• soothes a sore throat
• help with ulcer symptoms
• deodorizes your home
• relieve pain
• sluggish digestion
• exhaustion
• lice
• rheumatism
• scabies
• stress

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is a highly potent and medicinal oil derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this oil is characterized by its high cinnamaldehyde content, giving it robust antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory qualities. Cinnamon Bark Oil is distinct from its counterpart, Cinnamon Leaf Oil, due to its composition, intensity, and applications.

Key Features

• Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the inner bark.
• Primary Components: Cinnamaldehyde (60–75%), eugenol, and coumarins.
• Aroma Profile: Warm, sweet, and spicy with a woody undertone.
• Consistency: Thick and viscous with a golden-brown hue.

Medicinal Uses

1. Antimicrobial Properties
   • Cinnamaldehyde is a potent antimicrobial agent, effectively combating bacterial strains like E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and fungal species such as Candida albicans.
   • Used in oral care for its ability to reduce bacterial biofilms and freshen breath.
2. Anti-inflammatory Effects
   • Reduces inflammatory markers such as prostaglandins, making it useful for managing conditions like arthritis and muscular pain when diluted and applied topically.
3. Blood Sugar Regulation
   • Supports glucose metabolism by increasing insulin sensitivity and reducing insulin resistance.
   • May help manage blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes when used as part of a wellness regimen.
4. Circulatory Support
   • Enhances blood flow by promoting vasodilation, benefiting cardiovascular health and warming cold extremities.
   • Useful for improving circulation-related conditions like Raynaud’s syndrome.
5. Immune Boosting
   • Supports the immune system by reducing microbial load and inflammation, making it a valuable oil during flu and cold seasons.
6. Digestive Aid
   • Relieves bloating, indigestion, and nausea by stimulating digestive enzymes and reducing gut inflammation.

Differences Between Cinnamon Bark Oil and Cinnamon Leaf Oil

Conditions It Can Address

• Infections: Fungal infections, bacterial overgrowth, and oral pathogens.
• Respiratory Support: Useful in steam inhalation for sinus infections and colds.
• Muscle Pain: Soothes sore muscles and joints.
• Circulatory Issues: Improves blood flow to extremities.