Cinnamon Bark (cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Parts used:

The oil is extracted from the bark of the tree by steam distillation.

Therapeutic properties:

• Aphrodisiac
• Analgesic
• Astringent
• Antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Antiviral
• Emmenagogue
• Sedative
• Stomachic
• Tonic

Indications:

Coughs, colds, constipation, chills, cholesterol, exhaustion, depression, flatulence, flu, indigestion, poor circulation, stimulates the libido, stress, uplifts mood, warts.

Blends well with:

Benzoin, cedarwood, elemi, frankincense, lavender, orange, ylang ylang.

Precaution:

Cinnamon bark can irritate the skin and mucus membrane. Use only small quantities and in dilution. Avoid during pregnancy.

This site is for information purposes only. Please check with a certified aromatherapist and read the precautions and contra indications before starting a treatment.

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