| Aroma:
Sweet, spicy, peppery, comforting, woody, herbaceous, oriental and
warm. |
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Latin Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum. |
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Country of Origin: Sri Lanka. |
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled. |
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Extracted From: Bark and leaves. |
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Perfumery Note: Middle/base. |
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Aromatherapy Properties: Restorative, uplifting, comforting, provokes
past memories and emotions. Medicinally, cinnamon is used for digestive and
intestinal discomfort, wasp stings, sore muscles and stress related conditions.
It is a wonderful house-warming scent. Cinnamon is one of the most widely used
and accepted aromas because of it's prominence in culinary practices. The scent
of cinnamon will conjure up past comforting memories of "cookies baking at
grandma's house and past holiday gatherings." |
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Suggested Uses: Cinnamon can be added to bottles of distilled water to be
used as an instant air freshener, especially near the holidays. Use cinnamon in
a fan diffuser or oil burner to meditate. |
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Blends Well With: Frankincense, lavender, cedarwood, ylang ylang and
other floral notes. |
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History: Cinnamon was a popular aphrodisiac, spice and antiseptic
originally used by the people of Ceylon in 1505. It is a popular aroma to use in
oriental inspired perfumes and colognes. |
| Safety
Note: Avoid during pregnancy. Never use neat on the skin and
avoid diluted use as well. Do not use cinnamon with babies,
toddlers and older children. The information provided is for
general use only and not meant to be a substitute for the medical
advice of a physician. |
