Extracted from the bark of a tropical tree, Cinnamon Bark essential oil is fragrant, flavorful, and filled with many beneficial compounds. Cinnamon Bark oil contains cleansing properties that can help clean household surfaces. When taken internally, Cinnamon oil benefits the body by supporting healthy metabolic function while also maintaining healthy immune function.* Because Cinnamon essential oil contains a high amount of cinnamaldehyde, only one or two drops of oil are needed for internal benefits.* Similarly, Cinnamon Bark oil should also be diluted with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil when applied to the skin. With its sweet and spicy aroma, Cinnamon is a great oil for the diffuser and can even help to naturally repel insects. Along with its internal and external uses and benefits, Cinnamon Bark essential oil has been long used for its ability to enhance the flavor of drinks, breads, desserts, and entrees.
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When essential oils are pure and potent, they can have life-changing and uplifting effects on those that use them. For this reason, doTERRA made it their mission to provide a new standard of pure and potent essential oils so that all essential oils can fulfill the needs of anyone who uses them. In order to ensure this quality of essential oils, doTERRA puts each batch of oils through the CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ protocol. This protocol contains a series of thorough tests that evaluate the quality of each essential oil. When oils are found to be pure and potent, they are then packaged and sold so that people around the world can benefit from these high standard essential oils.
What spice could be more valuable than Gold? You guessed it. Cinnamon was once consider to be more valuable than Gold. In Egypt, Cinnamon was desired for certain practices such as embalming and even witchcraft.1
Cinnamon comes from a tropical, evergreen tree that can grow up to 45 feet high. The tree has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is extracted from the bark of the tree.
Main Chemical Components: Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol
The main chemical components of Cinnamon Bark essential oil are cinnamaldehyde and eugenol. These natural chemicals are powerful components that help to provide strong internal benefits. As highlighted by the doTERRA Science Blog, a recent study suggested that cinnamaldehyde acts to support healthy molecular function in the kidneys.*2 Another study also found that cinnamaldehyde activates an endogenous (natural, internal) antioxidant response in the colon cells, which is a natural means of maintaining healthy colon cells.*3 Eugenol also plays an active role in sustaining bodily health. Recent findings show that eugenol assists the body in maintaining normal gastrointestinal mobility even during times of stress, helping to keep the gastrointestinal tract functioning properly.*4 To learn more about these key chemical components found in Cinnamon Bark essential oil, make sure to visit the doTERRA Science Blog.
Cinnamon Bark essential oil blends well with Black Pepper, Clove, Ginger, Geranium, Cardamom, Bergamot, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Wild Orange, Tea Tree (Melaleuca), and Ylang Ylang essential oils for diffusion.
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
1. "Cinnamon"
2. "doTERRA Science Blog: Cinnaldehyde May Support Healthy Kidney Function"
3. "doTERRA Science Blog: Potential Healthy Colon Support with Cinnamaldehyde"
4. "doTERRA Science Blog: Clove's Eugenol Helps Maintain Normal Gastrointestinal Motility"