PRODUCT NO.: 1-0250 GCC: DS-GO
COMMON NAME: Cinnamon Bark
SCIENTIFICNAME: Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. verum
FAMILY NAME: Lauraceae (Laurel)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Asia
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Madagascar, Ceylon, Sri Lanka
HISTORY INFORMATION: This is one of the oldest recorded spices. In the East, they used it for colds, flu, digestive and menstrual problems, rheumatism, kidney trouble and as a general stimulant. Egyptians used cinnamon in their embalming procedures. Greeks and Romans used it as an antiseptic. This oil has Biblical reference in Exodus.
GENERAL INFORMATION: This oil is often adulterated with cassia bark (C. cassia) as it is less expensive and cassia bark is coarser. The inner bark of the new shoots from the tree are gathered every two years and used in the form of cinnamon sticks for a household spice. Madagascar cinnamon is considered superior. Used in fragrances, nasal sprays, cough syrups, dental preparations, and soft drinks. Japanese research shows that cinnamon kills fungi and bacteria responsible for botulism and staph infections. Cinnamon leaf is used more in perfumery while cinnamon bark is used more medicinally.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A tropical evergreen tree going to 50 feet high with strong branches and thick scabrous bark with young shoots speckled greenish-orange. It has shiny, green leathery leaves and small white flowers producing oval bluish-white berries.
PARTS PROCESSED: Bark.
PROCESSING METHODS: Water or steam distilled.
COLOR RANGE: Dark yellow.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: AldehydeCinnameldehyde (up to 75%), eugenol (up to 10%), benzeldehyde, hydroxycinnamaldehyde.
YIN\YANG: Yang
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antidote (poison), antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, hemostatic, parasiticide, refrigerant, stimulant (circulatory, cardiac, respiratory), stomachic, vermifuge. Used for lice, scabies, tooth and gum care, warts, poor circulation, rheumatism, anorexia, colitis, diarrhea, dyspepsia, intestinal infection, reduction of cellulite, repelling insects, sluggish digestion, spasm, childbirth (to stimulate contractions), frigidity, colds, flu, infections, nervous exhaustion, stress conditions.Cinnamon bark is considered one of the strongest antibacterial agents known so it is used to resist viral infections and contagious diseases, cleanse the intestines of pathogenic bacteria while supporting the intestinal flora.
MENTAL USES: I feel the richness in my life. I have a wide range of emotions. I love myself.
EMOTIONAL USES: Armored rage, numb, fear of anger, hate self TO love self and others, having rich, full feeling towards life, express anger easily.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that anger, now rage, is stuck in the field and acts like armor. Cinnamon Bark is very powerful and considered very fiery. Some can use it without any burning or warmth. This can indicate that the anger is repressed because of thoughts such as: "Anger only makes things worse," "Anger doesn't do any good," "Anger is not good," or "Nice people don't get angry". Cinnamon will release rage from the energy field. You may become angry while using or hours later. Be prepared. Cinnamon runs from fiery hot to ice cold, as it is a reflection of love. Self-hate is hot and love of self is cold.
APPLICATIONS: Aromatherapy use with: aroma lamp, diffusor, inhaler, massage. Oil therapists use in bath (with proper carrier oil) and in body and foot massage, also used in food and drink and in liniments.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Skin irritant use in a 1% or less dilution. Adverse cross-reaction with Peru balsam, use with caution. Often given internally and Schnaubelt says it is safe taken internally, but if skin test shows irritation use caution.
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