Cinnamon is a beloved spice that is nearly as popular as salt and pepper. Diffuse this spicy oil to bring a touch of heat to your favorite blends. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is a powerful antioxidant that can be used to support your wellness goals.
The flavor of Cinnamon Bark Vitality is warm and bold, making it perfect for baking. Cinnamon rolls, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and french toast wouldn’t be the same without cinnamon. These beloved desserts are comforting memories of home, and holidays spent with family. Cinnamon, like Vanilla, is a holiday classic.
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Botanical family
Lauraceae
Common Names
- Canel
- Canella
- Ceylon
Historical Uses for Cinnamon
- The first recorded use of cinnamon was in Egypt in 2000 BC. Cinnamon was used when embalming mummies. It was given as an offering in temples and burned at funerals
- Cinnamon played a major part in the spice trade. It was traded by the Dutch until it was taken over by the British towards the end of the 18th century
Fun Facts
- Cinnamon and Cassia are similar, but cinnamon is native to India and Sri Lanka while Cassia is native to China
- Cinnamon trees grow for two years before they are harvested. The stems must be processed immediately while the inner bark is still wet. The outer bark of the tree is scraped while the inner bark is pried off in long rolls
- Cinnamon sticks, or quills, are actually hollow rolled pieces of tree bark. These are ground down into a fine spice to use as a flavoring
Aroma and Tips for Blending
- Steam distilled from the inner bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree
- It has a warm, spicy aroma that will ignite your senses
- Cinnamon Bark essential oil blends well with spicy oils like clove, ginger, nutmeg, and black pepper. Enjoy it with favorites like orange, cardamom, geranium, frankincense, tangerine, and grapefruit
Top Uses for Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
- Diffuse cinnamon in your home for an inviting, cozy environment
- Take Cinnamon Bark Vitality in a vegetable capsule to support healthy digestion
- Add Cinnamon Bark Vitality to your favorite beverage for added flavor and a boost of immune support
- Dilute cinnamon bark with a carrier oil and apply to tired feet and ankles
- Add cinnamon to a 10ml roller bottle and top off with coconut oil. Roll on for a boost of energy in the afternoon
- Incorporate Cinnamon Bark Vitality into your favorite holiday baked goods, or beverages. Start out slow with a toothpick swirl
- Mix Cinnamon Bark Vitality with a teaspoon of honey and add to a cup of tea for immune and wellness support
Tips for Using Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
- This essential oil can be used for topical, aromatic, and internal applications
- Cinnamon is a hot oil. If you are applying it topically you must use a carrier oil. You will feel a burning sensation if you do not dilute
- Cinnamon Bark for internal use can be found using Young Living’s Vitality line of essential oils
- Cinnamon Bark essential oil is not generally suitable for children under 6
- When diffusing cinnamon 1-2 drops are plenty. Start out low and slow
Recipes with Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
- Enjoy your coffee with Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer on a crisp autumn morning. The delightful flavors of cinnamon bark, nutmeg, and clove essential oils add just the right amount of spice
- This Pumpkin Spice Hand Soap has just two ingredients and a special blend of warm and spicy essential oils. You can enjoy pumpkin spice all year long. Plus, the essential oils have cleansing properties that will help keep germs away
- Spice up your apple cider with cinnamon bark vitality. This recipe is warm and flavorful. Perfect for enjoying with friends
- This Pumpkin Spice Cleaner has a comforting aroma that will bring you joy as you clean your house. Enjoy the spicy smells of fall without any harsh chemicals or toxins
- Make an Immune Boosting Roller Blend with cinnamon bark part of your wellness strategy. Try the Fit as a Fiddle Blend this fall and winter
Diffuser Blends with Cinnamon Bark
- These Fall Harvest Diffuser Recipes feature lots of woodsy and herbal scents, accented with citrus and spice. Try the Autumn Happiness Diffuser Blend with cinnamon and tangerine
- You’ll find cinnamon in some of our Energizing Diffuser Blends. Orange, cinnamon bark and nutmeg will remind you of breakfast muffins in the morning. Feel well-rested and ready for the next task
- The essential oils in these Halloween Diffuser recipes were inspired by the woodsy trees in a dark forest, the rich earthy smells of a corn maze, and the spicy aroma of a freshly brewed potion
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