Cinnamon Bark Oil

Cinnamomum zeylanicum
 
Cinnamon has a long history of culinary uses, adding spice to desserts, entrées, and hot drinks.
Description
 
 
Cinnamon is derived from a tropical, evergreen tree that grows up to 45 feet high and has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers. Extracted from bark, ingested Cinnamon oil supports healthy metabolic function and helps maintain a healthy immune system when needed most.† Cinnamon is frequently used in mouth rinses and chewing gums. Due to its high content of cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamon should be diluted with a carrier oil when applied to the skin and only one to two drops are needed for internal benefits.†
 
Uses
Put two drops in empty veggie capsule to maintain a healthy immune system.†
Place one drop in hot water or tea and drink slowly to soothe your irritated throat.†
Put two to three drops in a spray bottle for a quick and effective cleaning spray.
Add one drop to a small amount of water and gargle for an effective mouth rinse.
Dilute with a carrier oil and create a warming massage for cold, achy joints during winter time.
Directions For Use
Aromatic use: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in four fluid ounces of liquid.
Topical use: Dilute one drop essential oil to 10 drops carrier oil. See additional precautions below.
Cautions
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, face and sensitive areas.
Primary Benefits
Supports healthy metabolic function when taken internally†
Helps maintain a healthy immune system when taken internally†
Provides a sweet, warm, comforting aroma
Aromatic Description
Spicy, woody, sweet, warm
Collection Method
Steam distillation
Plant Part
Bark
Main Constituents
Transcinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, eugenol
The sweet, spicy aroma of cinnamon is loved around the world. Cinnamon Bark oil supports healthy circulation, immunity, and the health of the urinary tract and kidneys.* Experimental research has shown that it also supports healthy metabolic function when taken internally.* 
Usage Tips:
Put two drops in an empty veggie capsule to help maintain a healthy immune system.*
Place on drop of Cinnamon Bark essential oil in hot water or tea and drink slowly to soothe your irritated throat.*
Put 2–3 drops in a spray bottle with water and white vinegar for a quick and effective cleaning spray. 
During your nightly routine, add one drop to two ounces of water and gargle for an effective mouth rinse. 
Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and use as a warming massage for cold, achy joints during wintertime
Which Cinnamon Essential Oil Is Best?
There are approximately 250 varieties of cinnamon trees that grow around the world, but true cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, is considered the finest of these. doTERRA Cinnamon Bark essential oil is distilled from true cinnamon trees grown and harvested in Madagascar and Tanzania, where growing conditions contribute to an essential oil with a higher concentration of cinnamaldehyde.
Cinnamaldehyde supports the health of the gastrointestinal tract* and gives Cinnamon its strong cleansing properties.
How Do You Use Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil?
To take Cinnamon internally, add 1-2 drops of Cinnamon in a veggie capsule, your morning mug of tea, or a glass of water to encourage overall health and support weight management efforts.
Cinnamon freshens breath and helps maintain clean and healthy-looking teeth. For an effective mouth rinse, add one drop of Cinnamon to two ounces of water and gargle.
What Is Cinnamon Oil Used For?
One of the lesser known benefits of Cinnamon Bark essential oil is its powerful cleansing ability. It can be used to make a natural surface cleanser by combing with water and white vinegar.
Since Cinnamon is such a strong oil, it should always be diluted for topical use—using doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil, for example. The high content of cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon creates a warming sensation on the skin, perfect for massaging cold and achy joints, but it can irritate the skin if not diluted properly.