Cinnamon

Essential Oil Type: Pure Plant Essential Oil
Ingredient: 10ml

The properties of essential oils are determined by the specific qualities of the essential oil being used. They range from energising, uplifting and renewing to sedating, calming and relaxing. Some oils have analgesic, antiseptic and decongestant properties. Just a few drops are capable of reducing stress levels, treating respiratory problems and balancing hormones.Quality and purity are paramount if you want to maximise on the medicinal properties of pure essential oils. When seeking therapeutic results, synthetic substitutes just will not do.

Cinnamon has been part of traditional Ayurveda for years because of its medicinal uses for diseases like diarrhea, menstrual cramps, colds, and flu. Most of the usage and flavor of cinnamon comes via its bark.

What Is Cinnamon Essential Oil?
Cinnamon essential oil is extracted through the steam distillation of the cinnamon bark. It has a calming and sweet aroma that instantly soothes your mind and the soul. There are primarily two types of cinnamon essential oil:

The following are the therapeutic properties of cinnamon essential oil:

1. Antibacterial
This property makes cinnamon essential oil a key ingredient in aromatherapy to get rid of airborne bacteria (1).

2. Astringent
Topical application of the cinnamon leaf oil helps in tightening of the skin (2).

3. Antiseptic
The antiseptic property of cinnamon not only cleanses wounds but also prevents fatal sepsis (3).

4. Immunostimulant
Helps in enhancing the immune system (4).

5. Detoxifying Agent
Cinnamon essential oil contains volatile compounds that help in detoxifying the body (5).

6. Carminative
The oil has carminative properties (6). Some anecdotal evidence even suggests its use to relieve intestinal gas.

7. Analgesic
This essential oil helps in relieving pain (7).

8. Antifungal
Cinnamon essential oil is known to be a powerful antifungal agent. The leaf oil contains eugenol, which offers antifungal benefits

9. Antidepressant
The calming property of cinnamon essential oil can remove negative thoughts, thereby killing depression (9).

10. Boosts Brain Function
Cinnamon essential oil is an excellent brain tonic. It not only improves brain function and increases brain activity but also helps combat stress, anxiety, and memory loss.Studies conclude that the essence of cinnamon helps boost brain activity. People who sniffed cinnamon essential oil exhibited better cognitive activities – like increased attention span, better virtual recognition memory, working memory, and visual-motor response speed (10).

11. Improves Blood Circulation
Cinnamon contains blood thinning compounds that enhance blood circulation. Better blood circulation means less pain and more oxygenation. This property also benefits people who suffer from arterial diseases and prevents heart attacks. To prevent heart attacks, consume one to three drops of cinnamon essential oil in a capsule every day (11).

12. Anti-Inflammatory
Cinnamon is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, and it helps reduce the stiffness of muscles and joints. People with arthritis and other inflammatory disorders should consume cinnamon essential oil to get relief (12).

13. Antioxidant
Cinnamon essential oil exhibits potent antioxidant properties. These properties make it an ideal remedy for skin diseases, acne, and even potentially fatal conditions like cancer. Antioxidants help purge cancerous cells and damage-inducing free radicals from your body (13).

14. Respiratory Problems
Cinnamon essential oil is an excellent decongestant; it helps alleviate symptoms of cold, influenza, sore throat, and congestion. Sniffing or consuming a few drops of this oil can help relieve the symptoms of respiratory conditions. Cinnamon is a potent antifungal and also helps kill respiratory tract fungi that lead to respiratory tract mycoses (14).

15. Heart Diseases
Cinnamon essential oil contains a good amount of calcium and fiber, which help protect you against heart diseases and other complications. Fiber also helps improve digestion, while calcium promotes bone health. So, include a little cinnamon essential oil in your food as it will help you prevent coronary artery diseases and high blood pressure (15).

16. Diabetes
Cinnamon essential oil can help control blood sugar, which makes it an effective remedy for people with diabetes.
Research indicates that cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains a little-known water-soluble polyphenol (MHCP) that supports insulin and reduces the risk of diabetes (16).

17. Mouth Freshener
Cinnamon essential oil is included in chewing gums and other mouth freshener products. It helps promote dental health and reduces bad breath (17).

18. Indigestion
Cinnamon is used in many ethnic recipes. Apart from imparting flavor to your food, it is an effective remedy for treating stomach problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, and flatulence. As an effective carminative, cinnamon extract or cinnamon essential oil helps reduce gas from the stomach and intestines. According to the FDA (Food and Drug Association), cinnamon reduces acidity, combats diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and other related stomach disorders (18).

19. Pain Relief
This essential oil plays a key role in alleviating pains including muscle pulls, aches or even stiffness of the joints (19).
Mix 1-2 drops of cinnamon essential oil in 2 teaspoons of carrier oil (of your choice). Use the mixture to massage the affected area. But test it before applying on sensitive skin. Regular usage of this oil helps soothe stress-related aches, muscle knots, and back pain.

20. Arthritis
Cinnamon essential oil, when used with other antirheumatic essential oils, brings great relief to arthritis patients (20).
Take 4-5 drops of this essential oil and mix it with 30 mL of base oil (coconut or mustard oil) and warm it for some time. Arthritis patients are advised to massage the painful joints every day using this blend of oil.

21. Toothache
The presence of high amount of eugenol makes cinnamon leaf essential oil work wonders against toothache and gum troubles. This makes it a good substitute for clove essential oil (21).
Place a ball of cotton containing a drop of cinnamon essential oil and an appropriate amount of carrier oil between your teeth. This can soothe the aching tooth and bring down the pain.

22. Irregular Menstruation
Did you know that the sweet smelling cinnamon essential works wonders for menstrual problems? It helps in soothing the cramps and also enables regular menses (22).

23. Birth Control
Using cinnamon essential oil is considered to be a natural way for birth control (23). Further research is necessary to confirm if this is effective.

24. Manages Regular Urine Discharge
The diuretic property of cinnamon essential oil helps in the normal and regular discharge of urine (24).

25. Increases Sexual Desire
Cinnamon essential oil is an aphrodisiac and helps in arousing sexual desire in men and women alike (25).

26. Emotional And Spiritual Benefits
Did you know that cinnamon oil is related to the lower chakras? This mainly increases the self-acceptance, self-confidence, and clearing of trauma in human beings by elevating the sense of belongingness and security.

27. Helps in Weight Loss
We all know that fluctuating blood sugar levels result in irregular eating habits, overeating, and the desire to eat something sweet. Cinnamon was found to be a sugar controlling and fat-burning ingredient. Adding cinnamon essential oil to foods like cookies and tea helps slow down the release of glucose in the blood, thus leading to weight loss (26).

28. Reduces Ulcers
The presence of eugenol in cinnamon leaf essential oil helps in soothing the pain caused due to ulcers, especially those that are a result of poor eating habits. It also helps in curbing the intensity of ulcer relapse in the mucous membrane (27).

29. Fights Parasite Development
Cinnamon essential oil, when used with other oils like oregano, thyme, and cumin, is known to diminish the growth of harmful parasites, especially mycelial parasites, in the body (28)

30. Soothes Sore Throat
Inhalation of this oil helps in clearing mucus-filled nasal passages and curbs mucus build-up. Also, when had with warm lemon water and honey, cinnamon essential oil helps in soothing the inflammation and alleviating pain, thus soothing a sore throat (29).

31. Treats Headaches
Diffusing cinnamon essential oil in the room or pouring a few drops on the pillow helps relieve headaches. This is due to the presence of volatile compounds in this essential oil that help in proper blood circulation (30).

32. Effective Functioning Of Kidneys
This oil has proven to be effective in promoting the effective functioning of kidneys, thus preventing any damage induced by alloxan and environmental toxins. It also helps keep Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) at bay. The antifungal and antimicrobial properties of cinnamon can help ward off these infections (31).
Take a warm bath by adding essential oils, such as cinnamon, eucalyptus, and tea tree oil, to the bath water. This method is known to provide instant relief from the conditions.

33. Promotes Hair Growth
Adding a few drops of cinnamon essential oil to the hair mask promotes proper blood circulation in the scalp by providing vital nutrients to the hair follicles, thus promoting hair growth (32).

34. Reduces Hair Problems
The antiviral, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties of cinnamon essential oil due to the presence of compounds such as eugenol and cinnamaldehyde help in keeping all hair-related troubles at bay, including dandruff and itchiness (33).
Add 1 drop of cinnamon oil to your regular hair oil and massage onto your scalp. Shampoo after 2-3 hours for best results.

35. Heals Skin
This essential oil works wonders in soothing skin conditions like ruptures, rashes, and acne due to its antimicrobial property (34).
Mix one drop of cinnamon essential oil with 5-10 mL of a soothing carrier oil like coconut oil and apply to the affected area. It will start showing its effect within a few days.

36. For Fuller Lips
When mixed with cassia essential oil, cinnamon essential oil makes your lips naturally swell, thus making them look fuller and appealing. Now you know how to get sexy lips at home (35). The skin on the lips is very thin and so dilutions of less than 0.1% are recommended on the lips.

37. As An Insect Repellent
Studies show that cinnamon leaf essential oil is one of the most powerful insect repellents. The naturally sweet and spicy aroma does not affect human beings but is fatal to the mosquito larvae (36).

38. Works As A Home Deodorizer
The aroma of cinnamon essential oil can mask unpleasant odors and make your home smell great.

39. Used In Perfumes
Cinnamon essential oil is used in a plethora of perfumes owing to its addictive aroma (37).

How To Use Cinnamon Essential Oil
1. In The Diffuser
The warm and sweet aroma imparted by cinnamon essential oil helps in opening your heart and mind. You can diffuse a combination of cinnamon oil and other essential oils to soothe your mind and soul.

2. As Massage Oil
A massage oil made of cinnamon essential oil as a base works wonders in relieving muscle and joint pain. Cinnamon bark essential oil is highly irritating to the skin, so dilute very well.

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