Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Cinnamon
- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Cinnamon oil comes from the leaves and bark of the Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) plant. It has a warm, spicy scent. It has calming and antiseptic effects.
Properties
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Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes depression and exhaustion.
Gynecological
[edit | edit source]Reduces menstrual pain.
Pain
[edit | edit source]Relieves arthritis and rheumatism.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Relieves bronchitis and symptoms of flu.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use cinnamon oil during pregnancy.
- Cinnamon may irritate the skin.
