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Cinnamon Oil
Cinnamon, one of the most commonly used spices in the world today, has been an essential ingredient in both Indian and Arabic cooking for centuries. Cinnamon's familiar aroma continues to warm kitchens throughout the world.
The spice was first used medicinally in ancient Egypt; we now know it has antiviral properties due to its volatile oil, which is extracted from both the bark and leaves of the Cinnamon plant. These oils emit a sweet scent that aromatherapists believe can provide warmth and a sense of security.
The bark oil is quite potent and can irritate the skin; oil from the leaves is more delicate, but it, too, may irritate. Each has its own set of uses. Oil from the bark is appropriate for a diffuser; its aroma is thought to arouse the senses. Used topically as a beauty aid, Cinnamon-leaf oil is astringent, antiseptic and soothingly warm. The warmth also soothes aching muscles due to cold symptoms. Avoid skin irritation by diluting either oil before use.
THERAPEUTIC EFFECT: Cinnamon essential oil is useful for instilling emotional strength and for battling colds, relaxing tense muscles and stimulating circulation. The primary components of Cinnamon oil are eugenic acid and cinnamic aldehyde. These constituents are highly antiseptic and have a warming, stimulating effect on both body and mind. They may help alleviate pain from muscular bone and joint problems, including arthritis.
FOR GENTLE STRENGTH
When you are feeling fragile, the aroma of cinnamon oil can calm your anxieties and strengthen self-confidence. A few drops in the following blend in an aromatherapy lamp has a soothing effect on the spirit, strengthens the heart and may bring comfort in times of painful loss.4 drops Cinnamon essential oil (From Leaf or Bark)
2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
2 drops Orange essential oil
Place the oils together in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp.
Cinnamon oil strengthens and firms up gums and helps to prevent gum disease.1 drops Cinnamon-leaf essential oil
1 teaspoon Vodka
2 tablespoons water
Shake the mixture well and swish your toothbrush in it. Brush your teeth as usual.
To repel head lice.2-3 drops Cinnamon essential oil
1 tablespoon Jojoba oil
Rub the mixture into your scalp daily until the parasites are gone. Be extremely careful to avoid your eyes.
When you are feeling tense or over excited from the stresses of life, the sweet, spicy aroma of Cinnamon oil offers peace and composure. The scent of Cinnamon in a simmer pot or diffuser acts as a gentle tonic without side effects.
For an antiseptic perfume, you can create your own personal scent.1 drops Cinnamon essential oil
2 ounces Vodka
Combine for a warm, spicy base. Add other essential oils for added variations. Any one of oils may be added to the Cinnamon mixture:1-10 drops Lavender essential oil
1-10 drops Bergamot essential oil
1-10 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
1-10 drops Jasmine essential oil
1-10 drops Vanilla essential oil
Up to 10 drops of added oil may be used to create your scent. Spray it in your hair (using caution to avoid your eyes) or on your clothes. If you add Bergamot, do not spritz your skin, as it's phototoxic. Add Jasmine oil for a rich scent; Vanilla oil will lend an exotic edge.
A warm bath with a Cinnamon and/or Cinnamon oil blend may dispel the chills that can accompany colds. The bath stimulates circulation and warms the entire body.1 drop Cinnamon-leaf essential oil
1 drop Ginger essential oil
1 drop Juniper essential oil
Add each to your bathwater and be sure to mix them well.
Daily massages will stimulate blood flow and help to firm up and tone the skin. The mixture can also help you battle Cellulite. Massage the oil into the skin with firm upward strokes toward the heart. In addition, this oil blend works well as a foot massage.8 drops Cinnamon-leaf essential oil
5 drops Orange oil
4 drops Juniper oil
3 tablespoons of Sweet Almond oil
Blend oils well and use as a massage oil.
A warming footbath is helpful for a relaxing soak.1 drop Cinnamon-leaf essential oil
2 drops Rosemary oil
2 drops Juniper oil
1 teaspoon of Vodka
2 gallons warm Water
Fill deep tub or basin with water. Mix oils and vodka together and add to the water. Mix well. Submerge your feet in the mixture for a relaxing soak.
This mixture will refresh damp, mildewy areas. It may be used in a spritz spray bottle or added to a simmer pot or diffuser for the same effect.3 drops Cinnamon (bark or leaf) essential oil
5 drops Bergamot oil
2 ounces Vodka
2 ounces Water
Mix oils and vodka with water in a spritzer. Shake bottle well and then spray the room.
Cinnamon essential oil should only be used sparingly for topical applications. Even when diluted, it can irritate the skin if the amount is too high. As with most volatile oils, Cinnamon oil is always diluted first with a carrier oil. Oil extracted from the bark of the Cinnamon plant is suitable only for use in a diffuser or simmer pot. Don't use more than 3 drops, since its high potency may cause headaches. Wash your hands well after each use.
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