Cassia Bark Essential Oil
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Cassia Bark Essential Oil is also effective in countering viral infections and gives sound protection from cough & cold, influenza and other viral diseases. Emotionally Cassia Oil bring up angry feelings once cleared allow for a fuller love experience. Cassia is not recommended for lactating mothers as it can reduce her production of milk. This volatile oil has been shown to be carminative and antiseptic; while the main constituent cinnamic aldehyde (in low dosages) is a weak central nervous system stimulant and it is depressant at high doses. It has some pharmaceutical applications due to its bactericidal properties, such as in mouthwashes, toothpaste and gargles. Extensively used in food flavorings, including alcoholic drinks. Little used in perfumes and cosmetics because of its dark color. It is cheaper than cinnamon and sometimes called "the poor man's cinnamon". Most cinnamon sold in US is cassia bark.
Additional Information
| Product No. | 01-cas00-group |
|---|---|
| GCC | DS-FR-GS United Kingdom |
| Common Name | Cassia Bark, Chinese Cinnamon |
| Scientific Name | Cinnamomum cassia, C. aromaticum |
| Family Name | Lauraceae (Laurel) |
| Indigenous Country | China |
| Country Of Production | China, India, Vietnam |
| History | Used in China like we use cinnamon. Used medicinally by the Chinese for vascular disorders. The Greeks considered cassia a very important herb, indeed the name Cassia comes from the Greek word "Kassia" which means "to strip off the bark". |
| history_cont | No |
| Plant Description | A slender evergreen tree growing up to 80 feet high with leathery leaves and small white flowers.The fruit is approximately the size of a small olive.The bark may be easily distinguished from that of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (with which it is often confuse). |
| Parts Processed | Bark, leaves, stalks, or twigs and leaves. |
| Processing Methods | Water distilled or steam distilled. |
| Color Range | Dark brown, brownish-yellow. |
| Chemical Constituents | Class: Aldehyde/Phenol. Cinnamic aldehyde (up to 75-90%), methyl eugenol, salicylaldehyde. |
| Yin/Yang | Yin/Yang |
| Physical Uses | Antidiarrheal, antifungal, antiemetic, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, emmenagogue, stomachic, vasodilator. Used for the reduction of cellulite, depression, relieving physical fatigue, lessening pain, increasing mobility in the joints |
| Physical_Uses_cont | as an insecticide and disinfectant. |
| Mental Uses | Conflict creates spice and variety in my life. I work well with others and others work well with me. |
| Emotional Uses | Anger or passive-aggressive TO enthusiastic, appreciative, self-loving. |
| Spiritual Uses | Can indicate that you did not think you could get what you wanted without controlling or manipulating. You may have used anger as a way to control others and yourself. You may not have allowed yourself to be angry, but everyone around you seems to be |
| Spiritual_Uses_Cont | angry; or you would get angry and others would do what you wanted them to do just to calm you down. Cassia allows you to clear this anger and express it in a productive manner. |
| Applications | Diffusor, mist spray, bath (with proper carrier oil, get out if it starts to burn). |
| Warnings/Contraindications | Do not use on the skin as it can burn, mucous membrane irritant, avoid if pregnant and with infants and children. |
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