Cinnamon Leaf

Botanical Name

Cinnamomum verum 

Plant Family

Lauraceae

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Leaves or Bark

Color

Golden Yellow/Brown

Consistency

Slightly oily feeling

Perfumery Note

Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma

Strong

Aromatic Description

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil can be high in eugenol which may give this cinnamon an undertone scent of clove.

Possible Substitute Oils

Cassia

Blends Well With

Black pepper, carrot seed, clove, coriander, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender, pine, melaleuca (tea tree), nutmeg, orange, patchouli, rosemary, Spanish sage, turmeric, vetiver

GRAS status

YES

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil Uses

Aids brain function, supports balanced blood-sugar levels, purifies the blood, aids circulation, analgesic, pain relief, antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, aids digestion, relieves PMS and cramps, reduces bruises, helps remove warts, enhances metabolism, relieves sore throat, helps with morale and courage, grounding, uplifting, colds, flu, exhaustion, lice, scabies, stress, rheumatism

Source: Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 74-75.

Leaf Oil Major Constituents

Eugenol
Eugenyl acetate
Linalool
(E)-Cinnamyl acetate
Benzyl benzoate
See Essential Oil Safety for a more complete list of constituents.

[B.M. Lawrence, Essential Oils 1976-1978 (Wheaton: Allured Publishing, 1979), 29. B.M. Lawrence, Essential Oils 1988-1991 (Wheaton: Allured Publishing, 1995), 148, 201. Sources cited in Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 248-249.]

** Cinnamon leaf oil is distilled from the leaves and twigs, and can consist of between 80 and 88% eugenol, which is also the main constituent of clove oil, so the higher eugenol content, may have some people detecting an undertone of clove oil simply because the cinnamon leaf contains the same constituent.

Recommended Dilution Range

1.5%-20% – Cinnamon leaf & bark should be used with caution.

Cinnamon Essential Oil Safety Information

Tisserand and Young indicate that both the bark and the leaf oil are low risk for mucous membrane irritation, may inhibit blood clotting and pose a drug interaction hazard. Cinnamon Bark Oil may cause embryotoxicity and is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is a high risk of skin sensitization with the bark oil, and Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.07% for the bark oil. For the leaf oil, Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.6%. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile for both the bark and leaf oils is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 248-250.]

This essential oil poses a higher risk of causing irritation and sensitization when used in the bath. Avoid using it in the bath, even if it is solubilized/diluted.

General Safety Information

Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Birkat Adonai Farm, LLC as to the medicinal value of any products from Birkat Adonai Farm, LLC. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.