Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Primary Components:
70.34%
(E)-Cinnamaldehyde
3.34%
(E)-Cinnamyl acetate
3.12%
a-Pinene
3.08%
trans-b-Caryophyllene
10 reviews
Description
Aroma: warm, spicy, sweet
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Origin: Ceylon
Chemical Family: Aldehyde
Description
Cinnamon Bark is a powerful antioxidant that will help protect your body against damage caused by free radicals. This immunity enhancing oil has many functions that provide support, such as its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Cinnamon provides a warming sensation, and may increase circulation.
Health Benefits
- Antioxidant: Cinnamon Bark is considered a powerful antioxidant with a strong free radical fighting capacity.
- Aphrodisiac: Is said to encourage feelings of sensuality, intimacy and closeness.
- Arthritis: Due to its warming, anti-inflammatory effects, properly diluted Cinnamon Bark essential oil may be a comforting and soothing addition to topical joint rubs.
- Cooking: Can add an exciting new kick, flavor, and dimension, when combined with your favorite recipes.
- Immunity: Supports immunity through a combination of different health enhancing attributes, such as cinnamon’s antiviral, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties.
- Oral Health: Add a small amount to homemade toothpaste or mouthwashes to enjoy Cinnamon Bark’s spicy flavor and incredible protection from tooth decay and plaque.
- Fungal & Bacterial Infections: Studies have shown Cinnamon Bark essential oil may be helpful in treating fungal and bacterial conditions, such as drug resistant infections.
Properties
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Anticariogenic
Antifungal
Anti-Infectious
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Antiparasitic
Antiseptic
Antiplaque
Antiviral
Aphrodisiac
Available Sizes & Bottle Styles
- Aromatherapy Style Bottles come in 2 ml, 5ml, and 10ml sizes and are 100% pure & potent therapeutic grade essential oil.
Suggested Uses
TOPICALLY:
Apply 1-2 diluted drops on area of concern, pulse points, abdomen, or back
Add several drops to skin or skin care products
AROMATIC:
Add 8-10 drops to a diffuser
Add a drop to palms of hands, cover nose and mouth and inhale
Add to water in spray bottle to spritz in room or on linens
Inhale scent directly from bottle, or put a drop on tissue and inhale
INTERNALLY: (see internal use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to benefit body systems
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
CULINARY:
Add a drop to a wide variety of dishes to enhance the flavor of foods.
To maintain therapeutic benefits, add after heating food.
Safety
Hazards: Drug interaction; may inhibit blood clotting; embryotoxicity; skin sensitization (high risk); mucous membrane irritation (low risk).
Cinnamon Essential Oil must be diluted before topical application and before use in a bath.
Contraindications (all routes): Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Cautions (oral): Diabetes medication, anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders. May cause irritation when diffused. Use caution with children 6 and under.
Maximum adult daily oral dose: 200 mg
Maximum dermal use level: 0.07%
Our Recommendations: If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or if you have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your physician before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. Do not attempt to replace prescription medications with essential oils.
If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil).
Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.
GC/MS
Research
Anticariogenic (Tooth Decay Preventative)
Cinnamon and sweet basil essential oils with impressive in vitro anti-cariogenic bacteria and anti-plaque effects may be proposed as alternative and effective supplements to promote oral health status.
- Wiwattanarattanabut, K., Choonharuangdej, S., & Srithavaj, T. (2017). In Vitro Anti-Cariogenic Plaque Effects of Essential Oils Extracted from Culinary Herbs. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR, 11(9), DC30–DC35. http://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/28327.10668
Antibacterial & Antifungal (including drug resistant bacteria & fungi)
Cinnamaldehyde is a strong inhibitor of multidrug-resistant bacterial, molds, and dermatophytes (fungi that require keratin for growth and infect the skin, hair, and nails).
- Naveed R, Hussain I, Tawab A, et al. (2013) Antimicrobial activity of the bioactive components of essential oils from Pakistani species against Salmonella and other multi-drug resistant bacteria. BMC Complement Altern Med. Oct;13:265.
- Ooi LSM, Li Y, Kam SL, et al. (2006) Antimicrobial activities of cinnamon oil and cinnamaldehyde from the Chinese medicinal herb Cinnamomum cassia Blume. Am J Chin Med. 34(3):511.
Cinnamon Bark is a potent inhibitor of both gram-positive and gram negative bacterium that belong to the Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, Enterobacter, and Acinetobacter families, and the fungi Candida albicans.
- Urbaniak A, Glowacka A, Kowalczyk E, et al. (2014) The antibacterial activity of cinnamon oil on the selected gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Med Dosw Mikrobiol. 33(2):131-41.
- Miller AB, Cates RB, Lawrence M, et al. The antibacterial and antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from Guatemalan medicinal plants. Pharm Biol. Oct 21:1-7.
- Tempiery MP, Galuppi R, Macchioni F, et al. (2005) The inhibition of Candida albicans by selected essential oils and their major components. Mycopathologia. Apr;159(3):339-45.
Researchers concluded that cinnamon oil inhibited several Candida species and bacterium known to cause hospital-acquired infections according to in vitro research.
- Warnke PH, Becker St, Poschun R, et al. (2009) The battle against multi-resistant strains: Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. Oct:37(7)L392-97.
Cinnamon oil increased the effectiveness of gentamicin (an antibiotic drug) against multi-drug-resistant Acinetobacter species in vitro.
- Guerra FQ, Mended JM, Sousa JP, et al. Increasing antibiotic activity against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter spp by essential oils of Citrus limon and Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Nat Prod Res. 2012;26(23):2235-38.
Cinnamon was the most effective inhibitor of S. aureus, B. subtilis, K. pneumoniae, P. vulgaris, P. aeruginosa, and E. coli, of 21 essential oils tested.
- Prabuseenivasan S, Jayakumar M, Ignacimuthu S. (2006) In vitro antibacterial activity of some plant essential oils. BMC Complement Alter Med. Nov;6:39.
This review describes the antibacterial effects of cinnamon and its constituents, such as cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, against pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Vasconcelos NG, Croda J, Simionatto S. (2018) Antibacterial mechanisms of cinnamon and its constituents: A review. Microb Pathog. Jul;120:198-203. doi: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.04.036. Epub 2018 Apr 24.
Cinnamon and clove essential oil exhibited the best results showing a significant activity against all the tested bacteria. Concerning biofilm, results suggest that Cinnamomum zeylanicum oil may be a useful approach to impair the biofilm produced by the tested Gram-negative bacteria.
- Condò C, Anacarso I, Sabia C, Iseppi R, Anfelli I, Forti L, de Niederhäusern S, Bondi M, Messi P. (2018) Antimicrobial activity of spices essential oils and its effectiveness on mature biofilms of human pathogens. Nat Prod Res. Oct 13:1-8. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1490904. [Epub ahead of print]
Anti-diabetic (and other blood sugar related research)
Cinnamon bark decreases blood glucose levels and stimulates pancreas beta-cells to produce insulin in animals.
- Verspohl EJ, Bauer K, Neddermann E, (2005) Antidiabetic effect of Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum zeylanicum in vivo and in vitro. Phytother Res. Mar;19(3):203-06.
Cinnamon Bark essential oil improves glucose tolerance, stimulates pancreas function, lowers blood sugar levels, reduces triglycerides, and increases HDL cholesterol.
- Ping H, Zhang G, Ren G. (2010) Antidiabetic effects of cinnamon oil in diabetic KK-A mice. Food Chem Toxicol. Aug-Sep;48(8-9):2344-49.
- Kim SH, Hyun SH, Choung SY, (2006) Anti-diabetic effect of cinnamon extract on blood glucose in db/db mice. J Ethnopharmacol. Mar;104(1-2):119-123.
Animal research suggests that cinnamon bark oil may protect kidneys from damage associated with diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar.
- Mishra A, Bhatti R, Singh A, et al. (2010) Ameliorative effect of Cinnamomum zeylanicum upon early stage diabetic nephropathy. Panta Med, Mar;76(5):412-17.
Anti-Inflammatory
Significantly inhibited the production of several protein biomarkers that are involved in inflammation and tissue remodeling in a human skin disease model.
- Han, X., & Parker, T. L. (2017). Antiinflammatory Activity of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Bark Essential Oil in a Human Skin Disease Model. Phytotherapy research : PTR, 31(7), 1034-1038.
Cancer Research
Cinnamon Bark essential oil effectively killed prostate, lung and breast cancer cells in vitro.
- Zu U, Yu H, Liang L, et al. (2010) Activities of ten essential oils towards Propionibacterium acnes and PC-3, A-549 and MCF-7 cancer cells. Molecules. 15:3200-10.
Fertility
Cinnamon bark may increase sperm motility and quality according to animal research.
- Yuce A, Turk G, Ceribasi S, et al. (2013) Effects of cinnamon (cinnamon zeylanicum) bark oil on testicular antioxidant values, apoptotic germ cell and sperm quality. Andrologia. Aug;45(4):248-55.
The administration of 75 mg/kg/day cinnamon significantly increased the sperm population, motility and viability, which supports the theory that in mammalians, cinnamon has a beneficial effect on spermatogenesis.
- Khaki A. (2015). Effect of Cinnamomum zeylanicumon on Spermatogenesis. Iranian Red Crescent medical journal, 17(2), e18668. doi:10.5812/ircmj.18668
Immunity
Inhalation of cinnamaldehyde significantly increase survivability among mice infected with influenza A virus, and inhibited virus growth in vitro.
- Hyashi K, Imanishi N, Kashiwayama Y, et al (2007) Inhibitory effect of cinnamaldehyde, derived from Cinnamoni cortex on growth of influenza A/PR/8 virus in vitro and in vivo. Antiviral Res. Apr;74(1):1-8.
Skin
The main compound in cinnamon bark, cinnamaldehyde, may reduce the production of melanin and whiten skin.
- Chou ST, CHang WL, Chang CT, et al. (2013) Cinnamomum cassia essential oilinhibits a-MSH-induced melanin production and oxidative stress in murine B16 melanoma cells. Int J Mol Sci. Sep 18;14(9):19186-201.
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Cindy K. This works for me for fall aromatherapies. It was my first purchase from Davina and probably will be my last. I bought the smallest size and the bottles do not want to give up the drops. It takes SO long to get a couple of drops of liquid from the bottle that I may not even continue to use them.
Thanks for sharing your experience Cindy. Give this a try to get the drops out faster--while holding the bottle upside down, tap the bottom of the bottle with your pointer finger, the drop should dispense quickly and each time you tap.
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Kristine H. Great cinnamon oil. I use it to make my homemade thieves.
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Maria H. I love cinnamon in general. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is amazing. I use it in my diffusser as part of my fat burning blend as it helps control blood sugar levels and I also add it to my cake baking.to enhance the flavour. It's an amazing oil. Davina Wellness yours is one of the best I've used. Thank you
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Tammy J. I am always looking forward to my oils from Davina Wellness, Always fast shipping and never disappointed. I wanted to get the cinnamon bark to diffuse mostly with orange essential oil to bring the smell of Christmas, and I was not disappointed a lovely oil once again.
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Wa S. I bought this to use in drinks in place of powdered cinnamon, which is difficult to incorporate smoothly. I think it's delicious and definitely not too strong. I would certainly buy this again. Highly recommend.
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Laceann Very strong. I used literally a drop of in in a large 24-32oz drink and it was too strong. I love this stuff!
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Small~Town~Girl This Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil by Davina is absolutely beautiful. It takes me back to my younger days, when my brother and I would go to the 7-11 convenience store and get a little bag of Cinnamon Toothpicks to share. If you want to make these, definitely use Cinnamon Bark (Not Leaf) Essential Oil by Davina. This is a wonderful, pure essential oil and you need only to add Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil to a glass jar, toss in some toothpicks, allow them to soak overnight, lay them out on a plate covered with wax paper to dry for a day, and then they're ready to enjoy. I have heard of some people adding either vodka or coconut oil to the cinnamon oil if they desire a milder flavor, but I prefer them just in the Cinnamon Oil. I would not soak them for more than overnight, as they really can get too strong. They should definitely be stored in a glass jar, not plastic, as Cinnamon Bark is a very strong oil.
I love the delicious aroma of this Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil. It's absolutely delicious and pure. I also like that Davina Essential Oils come in thick amber glass bottles with easy-to-dispense **** reducers in place, which allows me to dispense just one drop at a time right up to as much as is necessary for my use. This Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil arrived with its own built-in tamper-proof plastic ring seal around the bottom of the lid, ensuring me that I had received a pure and untampered with product. The label contains all of the pertinent information, such as ingredients (Cinnamon Bark EO), uses, cautions, company information, and seals earned. I like that the actual botanical variety of the oil is listed on the front of the bottle, not just the common name (as well as where it was grown), so I know exactly what I am using. It gives me peace of mind that Davina has all their Essential Oils third party tested.Also, I store my essential oils in a box, so I love that these come with the label on the top for easy identification and use.
This is a beautiful true, warm, soothing, and wonderfully delicious Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Essential Oil from Ceylon. To me Cinnamon is a cozy, warm, and comforting aroma. I will be using this for flavoring and in very small amounts for my diffuser. I'm very happy with this lovely essential oil. It's been on my wish list for a while and I'm so happy I went with Davina brand. Absolutely LOVE it. This bottle will last me a very long time. However, whenever it does need replacing, I will certainly stick to Davina. Delish!
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V S. This is great for using in an oil diffuser. It smells great. It's strong enough that you don't need to use a whole lot in the diffuser, but not so strong that it burns your eyes/nose.
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Online S. Very nice, strong scent. It only takes a few drops when diffusing. Very pleased with the quality of the oil.
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Marci H. Cinnamon has always been a scent and flavor that I have loved and Davina‘s essential oil is no exception! I add a little bit extra of it to their body armor blend just because I like the smell and I also put it in the diffuser, and not just for Christmas time, with some Douglasfir and other essential oils!
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