High quality Cinnamon bark Oil

Details

 

It is native to China and is also known as cassia bark or Chinese cinnamon bark. This slender, evergreen tree grows up to 65 feet high, with leathery leaves ,thick and small white flowers. The flowers are followed by single-seeded berries the size of small olives. Cassia bark is widely used to baked foods,flavor curries,candies and soft drinks.

Specifications

 

Botanical Name	Cinnamomum cassia,
Common Name	Cinnamon Oil
Mode Of Extraction	Steam Distillation
Active Components	Cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Acetate, Eugenol
Description	Clear Transparent Liquid
Appearance	Yellowish to brown
OrganolepticProperties	Sweet Burning Spicy Smell & Taste
Refractive Index	1.6020 - 1.6060
Specific Gravity	1.045 - 1.063
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in equal amounts of water and Glacial Acetic Acid
Storage	Well Closed in Air Tight containers away from sunlight and heat. Amber colour Glass containers are preferable

 

Uses

 

Brain Function: Cinnamon boosts the activity of the brain and makes it a good brain tonic. It helps to remove nervous tension and memory loss. Research at the Wheeling Jesuit University in the United States has proved that the scent of cinnamon has the ability to boost brain activity. The team of researchers, led by Dr. P. Zoladz, found that people who were given cinnamon improved their scores on cognitive activities such as attention span, virtual recognition memory, working memory, and visual-motor response speed.

 

Blood purification: Cinnamon can also help to remove blood impurities. This also makes it a great treatment for pimples.

 

Blood circulation: Cinnamon helps to improve the circulation of blood due to the presence of a blood thinning compound within cinnamon. This blood circulation helps to significantly reduce pain. Good blood circulation also ensures oxygen supply to the body’s cells, which leads to higher metabolic activity. You can significantly reduce the chance of suffering from a heart attack by regularly consuming cinnamon.

 

Pain Relief: Cinnamon is also an anti-inflammatory substance, so it helps in removing stiffness of the muscles and joints. Cinnamon is also recommended for arthritis, and it is known to help in removing headaches that are caused by colds.

 

Diabetes: Cinnamon has the ability to control blood sugar, so diabetics find it very useful because cinnamon aids them in using less insulin. Research has shown that it is particularly helpful for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes patients are not able to regulate their insulin levels properly. Researchers at the US Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland studied the effect of various food substances that include cinnamon on blood sugar levels. They found that a water-soluble polyphenol compound called MHCP, which is abundant in cinnamon, synergistically acted with insulin and helped in the better utilization of that vital component of human health.

 

Infections: Due to its antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties, it is effective on treating external as well as internal infections. It helps in destroying germs in the gall bladder and the bacteria present in staph infections.

 

Healing: Cinnamon acts as a coagulant and helps to stop excess bleeding. Therefore, it facilitates the healing process.

 

Heart diseases: It is believed that the calcium and fiber present in cinnamon provide protection against heart diseases. By including a little cinnamon in your food, you can help prevent coronary artery disease and high blood pressure.

 

Colon cancer: It can also improves the health of the colon and thereby reduce the risk of colon cancer.

 

Mouth freshener: Cinnamon is often used in chewing gums, as it is a good mouth freshener and removes bad breath.

 

Perfumes: It has a refreshing aroma and is extensively used in perfume-making.

 

Indigestion: Cinnamon is added in many ethnic recipes. Apart from adding flavor to the food, it also aids in digestion. Cinnamon is very effective for indigestion, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea and flatulence. Due to its carminative properties, it is very helpful in eliminating excess gas from the stomach and intestines. It also removes acidity, combats diarrhea and reduces the effects of morning sickness. Cinnamon is therefore often referred to as a digestive tonic.

 

Respiratory problems: Cinnamon helps in relieving the symptoms of colds, influenza, sore throat and congestion.

 

Menstruation: Cinnamon is effective in providing relief from menstrual discomfort and cramping.

 

Cinnamon essential oil

 

Birth control: Cinnamon also helps in natural birth control. Regular consumption of cinnamon after child birth delays menstruation and thus helps to avoid conception.

 

Breastfeeding: It is also believed that cinnamon aids in the secretion of healthy breast milk.