Cinnamon Oil and it's Benefits.

Cinnamon Oil and its Benefits

Cinnamon Oil Secrets

Let’s look at this amazing, yet less popular essential oil.
Warm, spicy, fragrant, powerful. 
What comes to mind when you think of cinnamon essential oil uses?
Even as a potentially sensitizing and irritating oil, we shouldn't make the mistake of avoiding cinnamon altogether.
There are many benefits to this classic spice and essential oil.

Genus

Cinnamon Bark Oil (cinnamonum verum) is derived from the plant
( Laurus Cinnamomum ) It is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs.
Originally a native of South Asia.
Today the oil and spice are shipped all over the world.

History

Cinnamon has a long, highly prized background.

It was valued by ancient Egyptians and used by Chinese in Ayurvedic medicine.

It is one of the oils that was used as one of the holy anointing oils in biblical times.

Legend says that grave robbing bandits used cinnamon to protect themselves in the C15 when the plague was at it’s highest.

Components

Cinnamon bark oil is from the bark of the tree.
The oil is extracted by steam distillation
The major chemical components are cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and linalool.
These components are very powerful.
Dilution is the key to unlock the many benefits of cinnamon oil!
It is a known irritant and must always be diluted.
One drop of pure cinnamon oil is equivalent to a third of a teaspoonful of the spice. So you can see that the essential oil is extremely potent.



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The many benefits of cinnamon essential oil have been known for centuries as brining health and healing. It is used by so many cultures.
Because of it’s health benefits, not to mention its sweet and spicy taste, it is used in so many tasty recipes like cinnamon buns.

Here are 10 of the best-known benefits of Cinnamon Essential Oi

1. Fights Diabetes.
   Helps lower blood sugar levels.
   It has the ability to dilate blood vessels.
   Improves bodies sensitivity to insulin.
   Helps prevent chronic fatigue, moodiness, sugar cravings and overeating.
   
2. Contains a high concentration of antioxidants which reduce damage to the body.
   Helps reduce ageing.

3. Protects the brain

Helps protect from neurological problems like Alzheimers and Parkinson.

Read Dr. Mercola's article

4. Helps protect against Cancer.

The compound, cinnamaldehyde, according to several studies, has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancerous tumours, in addition to protecting the DNA from damage.
It has anti-inflammatory properties.

5. Protects the heart.

One of the biggest villains that can cause heart problems is cholesterol.

6. Protects the teeth

Cinnamon oil contains an extract that is proven to be very effective in protecting against bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities, bad breath, and even tooth loss.
It can be used as a component in a mouthwash. NB. Do not use neat in your mouth.

7. Combats viruses and infections.

It is used in many parts of the world due to its anti-microbial, antibiotic, antifungal and anti-viral properties.

• Sore throat. Mix with hot water, lemon and honey.
  
• Fights Parasites. Excellent treatment against giardiasis. Use with ginger.
  
• May help ulcers. The bacteria ,helicobacter (Hpylori), which is known to cause ulcers, can be helped by the component Eugenol found in cinnamon oil.
  Candida.
  Studies have shown cinnamon oil to be effective in disrupting candida growth in the digestive tract.
  

8. Protects the skin.

Cinnamon oil is great for protecting against irritation, allergic reactions, skin rashes, and infections.
I recently had terrible heat rashes on my legs. I used coconut oil and a drop of cinnamon oil and this helped heal the rash and stop the itching.
It is able to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain and may be used to treat acne.
Remember Dilute, dilute, dilute!!!!
Tip! Can be used as a LIP PLUMPER. Mix with coconut oil.

9. Combats Allergies

This is a great friend in the fight against allergies.
It has the ability to reduce uncomfortable symptoms.
Can be effective in reducing the symptoms of asthma.
I put this in my husband’s cereal and I use in my coffee.

10. Deodorize Your Home.

A wonderfully warm, spicy perfume, especially in the Autumn and Winter months.
XXX Mix with orange, lemon and cloves and use in a diffuser.
Apart from a clean aroma and natural healthy aroma, ( not artificial plugins with harmful chemicals!), you will experience the feeling of relaxation.

How to use Cinnamon Essential Oil

Remember, I am talking about 100% therapeutic grade oils only.
Cheaper oils do not have the active components that give the health benefits.

• Diffuse all around your home.
  
• Sniffing direct from the bottle.
  
• Topically on your skin. Test and dilute.
  
• Can be used internally with precaution.
  If taking medication consult with your doctor.
  

Enjoy this versatile oil!  I purchase from here



Judith