Cinnamon (Bark) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Origin: Sri Lanka Plant Part: Bark Scent: Peppery, Earthy, Spicy, Bright yet Slightly Woodsy Color: Brown Consistency: Slightly Oily Feeling Perfumery Note: Middle Initial Aroma Strength: Strong Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends Grab a good book and your favorite fuzzy blanket and get ready to get cozy with the sweet, fragrant scent of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil. A festive favorite, Cinnamon Oil can offer up those holiday feels all year round. An instant mood booster, Cinnamon evokes memories of home-baked cookies and nights curled up by the fire. Plus, its strong, long-lasting aroma is perfect for creating essential oil soaps and candles, which have the added benefit of being great gifts! At VINEVIDA we source our Cinnamon Oil from Sri Lanka, where Cinnamonum Verum is native. When it comes to Cinnamon Oil, you will find that there are two different varieties: Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil and Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil. While both come from the Cinnamon tree belonging to the genus Cinnamonum Zeylanicum, there are subtle differences between the two. Cinnamon Bark Oil is distilled from the Bark, while Cinnamon Leaf, of course, comes from the leaf of the tree. This makes Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil the more powerful of the two. It is higher in Cinnamaldehyde and less ideal for topical use than the Cinnamon Leaf. In this article, we will take a look at Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil benefits and uses, how its components break down, and how best to use it in a diffuser. Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown Cinnamaldehyde: Cinnamaldehyde is the constituent that gives Cinnamon its trademark flavor and aroma. As you might guess, it is a very common flavoring additive in many different foods and beverages. You will also find Cinnamaldehyde in perfume, to compliment sweet or fruity fragrances. It is also a natural insecticide, proven to be very effective at killing mosquito larvae. It plays a significant role in Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil benefits. B-Caryophyllene: This terpenoid is unique as it is the only one that activates cannabinoid receptors without acting as a psychoactive. Caryophyllene occurs naturally in many different plants and herbs and is one of the components that gives Black Pepper its spicy aroma. Linalool: Common to many flowers and spices, linalool is a terpene alcohol with an aromatic floral odor. It contains antifungal properties and you will find it in over 60% of scented cleaning and hygiene products. Many Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil benefits are acquired with this component. Eugenol: Eugenol is a naturally occurring, aromatic liquid. It is common in many spices, including Cinnamon, Clove, Basil, and Nutmeg. Its scent is reminiscent of Clove, and you can find it in use as a flavoring agent, perfume agent, and even as a local anesthetic. p-Cymene: Cymene is an organic plant compound that plays a role as a