This oil comes from the same family as cinnamon and has a similar profile, however Cassia has a sweeter and richer aroma than its cousin.
BOTANICAL NAME | Cinnamomum cassia |
AROMA | Warm, spicy, herbal and slightly sweeter than cinnamon bark. |
ORIGIN | China |
PLANT PART | Leaves |
EXTRACTION METHOD: | Steam Distillation |
PLANT FAMILY: | Lauraceae |
NOTE: | Middle |
PROPERTIES | Anti-diarrhea, antidepressant, anti-emetic, anti-galactagogue, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-arthritic, astringent, antiviral, carminative, circulatory, emmenagogue, febrifuge, and stimulant substance |
SKIN | Strengthens gums and hair roots. Tightens muscles and lifts the skin. |
MIND: | Uplifts mood, and induces warm feelings in the body and mind |
BODY: | Being a circulatory and a stimulant substance, cassia essential oil improves blood circulation and brings warmth to the joints and other parts of the body affected by rheumatism and arthritis |
BLENDS WELL WITH: | Citrus Oils. Benzoin, Cloves, Coriander, Cardamom, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme |
MAIN CONSTITUENTS | Cinnamaldehyde (90%), Methoxycinnamaldehy (10%), Cinnamyl acetate 2%, Coumarin 2%. |
CAUTION | Cassia is considered a dermal irritant – avoid application of known dermal irritant essential oils on any inflammatory or allergic skin condition; avoid undiluted application; avoid application on the open or damaged skin; and dilute known dermal irritants with appropriate vegetable oil or other carrier oil.
May possibly induce insomnia, debility or depression in some individuals, if used for prolonged periods. When using an essential oil you have never used before, perform a skin patch test. |
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