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.



The wonderful scents of holiday essential oils, are a big experience around Christmas time.



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

Frankincense, the King of Essential Oils

As most of you will Frankincense was one of the gifts brought by the Three Kings to baby Jesus. This oil was highly prized for it’s medicinal qualities and only the rich and royalty could afford to purchase this oil. It still remains today the Jewel in the Crown of oils.

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine said:

1. ‘Let food be thy medicine.’

All medicine was plant based and not synthetically manufactured with chemicals that are alien to our bodies

Frankincense derives from a specific variety of trees from the Genus Boswellia carterii or Boswellia sacara and contains lifesaving values.

The oil is extracted from the sap or resins of the tree commonly grown in Somalia. The more opaque the resin the better the quality of oil is produced, It can grow in desolate conditions and requires little soil.

I has an earthy balsamic, slightly spicy scent.

At first I used to think it was expensive but now I realise it’s very special value.

Some of the MANY Uses of Frankincense

Anti-inflammatory.

It is a universal oil for inflammation.

Rub the oil on affected areas, especially for rheumatism.

Also a neural inflammatory. This oil can cross the blood brain barrier rapidly which modern medicines cannot do.

Helps reduce swelling from INSECT bites.

Analgesic

Relieves the conditions when pain and inflammation exist.

For painful GOUT sufferers rub into the affected parts. Use 50% oil and 50% carrier oil and massage 3-4 times daily.

Cold and congestion: Inhale over a bowl of hot water with added oil or use in a diffuser.

Anti-cancer.

Much research has been done on this has been shown to help colon, lung, breast,cervical and brain tumours. Chemotherapy cannot access the blood brain barrier direct but Frankincense can. It contains sesquiterpones which penetrate the brain cells. Visit this site formore in depth information: 

Boswellia reduces inflammation and helps prevent cancerous cell growth.

Anti-ageing

Known for it ability to diminish the signs of wrinkles and remove sun spots/age spots.

Reduces the appearance of blemishes .

Treats scars and wounds.

NB. Use with Lavender as a layer oil. This helps push the oil in deeper. There have been some amazing results reported.

Can also helps with skin tags, moles and warts.

Anti-depressant

Helps with stress and anxiety management.

Massage on temples for feeling of calmness or simply inhale.

Meditation and Focus

Frequently used for mediation and relaxation, especially Sacred Frankincense.

Relax in a bath with the oil.

Reconnect with your purpose.

Oral Health

It’s great for your teeth.

Relieves bad breath, toothache, cavity problems.

Mix Frankincense with baking soda and peppermint for a DIY toothpaste.

Eye Health

May help fight against cataracts.

Use topically around the outside of the eyes.

NB Never, ever allow into the eye.

Immune System

Because it is possesses anti-inflammatory properties it is great at helping the internal systems especially the gastro system.

There is so much more to say about this special oil and I will post more information and recipes on my website.

These articles are not meant to treat or cure illness but are for your education purpose only. Always consult with your doctor.

Thank you so much for reading. I hope to see you in the comments on my website: 💗🌱🍃

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