Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil Organic

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Description

 

Experience the warm, spicy, and resinous aroma of Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil, steam distilled from the organic leaves of Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon or “True” Cinnamon) sourced from Madagascar.

This oil is prized for its powerful cleansing, energizing, and mood-boosting effects, making it a staple for natural wellness, home, and beauty blends.

Key Benefits & High-Intent Features

  • Air Purifier & Odour Neutralizer: Effectively combats bad smells (tobacco, cooking, mustiness) and purifies air in diffusers or sprays—great for maintaining a fresh space.

  • Immune-Boosting & Cleansing: Fights a wide array of infections and pathogens; its antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral actions are ideal in diffuser blends or for surface cleaning.

  • Fatigue & Mood: Invigorates the mind, helps alleviate fatigue, somnolence, and low mood—an excellent pick-me-up or energizing addition to the office or home.

  • Soothe Aches & Pains: Traditionally used in targeted massage blends to act as a local anesthetic and relieve muscular discomfort, aches, and stiffness.

  • Digestive Support: In diluted topical blends, cinnamon leaf oil supports relief of digestive and stomach pains.

  • Natural Perfumery: Warm, woody, and spicy aromatic note adds depth to perfumes, candles, and homemade blends.

  • 100% Pure & Natural: Steam distilled from organically grown leaves for maximum purity, safety, and aroma.

How to Use Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil Organic

Aromatherapy:

  • Diffuse 3–5 drops to freshen air, clear odors, and combat airborne threats.

  • Blend with orange, clove, eucalyptus, or lemon for inviting, invigorating room scents.

Topical (Always Dilute!):

  • Massage/Relief: Dilute 1 drop in 10ml carrier oil and use in targeted massage for sore muscles, joints, or abdominal tension.

  • Skincare: Add a drop to 20ml of lotion or carrier oil for use on intended areas, especially for oily or acne-prone skin. Always patch test first.

  • Cleaning: Add a few drops to natural cleaning sprays for antibacterial and antifungal benefits.

Home:

  • Diffuse to uplift mood, fight fatigue, and invigorate spaces—ideal when productivity or energy is needed.

Safety & Precautions:

  • Cinnamon leaf oil is high in eugenol and must always be heavily diluted; recommended topical concentration is ≤0.5%.

  • Can be highly sensitizing—do not use undiluted on skin or in baths.

  • Avoid with babies, children, pregnancy, or with those with clotting disorders or liver conditions3.

  • Never ingest and avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

  • For external use only; discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Product Details

Feature Description
Botanical Name Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon Cinnamon)
Extraction Method Steam Distillation
Part Used Leaves
Origin Madagascar
Appearance Pale amber to reddish brown liquid
Aroma Warm, spicy, woody, resinous
Quality 100% Pure, Organic Essential Oil

Enjoy the bold, fresh, and invigorating power of Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil Organic from eOil.co.za—perfect for diffusing, cleaning, toning, and creating an uplifting environment.

Purify air, energize moods, and blend in warmth with pure cinnamon leaf oil—the spicy essence of natural wellness.

IDENTIFICATION

INCI name ; Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil

CAS number 8015-91-6

SKU code ; EN-CIL-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Leaves

ORIGIN  ; Madagascar

COMMON NAMES : Ceylon Cinnamon, True Cinnamon

APPEARANCE : Pale amber to reddish brown coloured liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Warm, spicy, woody, resinous characteristic aroma

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural whole essential oil.

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

 

Cinnamon bark oil is indicated for usages related to colds and flu, and for topical massages related to digestions and stomach pains. 

Cinnamon bark oil can be more irritating to the skin than Cinnamon leaf oil and must therefore, be even more diluted before a skin application than cinnamon leaf oil.

 

Cinnamon leaf oil holds more Eugenol and less Phenols than Cinnamon bark oil. Cinnamon leaf oil is more indicated for usages related to soothing muscular and joints aches and can be used in a diffuser.

 

This oil can cause severe irritation if used undiluted. 

CINNAMON BARK VS CINNAMON LEAF

Cinnamon bark and cinnamon leaf essential oils are both derived from the Cinnamomum zeylanicum or Cinnamomum verum tree, but they differ in terms of the plant parts used for extraction, chemical composition, aroma, and applications in aromatherapy, perfumery, and skincare preparations.

 

Plant parts used for extraction: Cinnamon bark essential oil is extracted from the tree's bark, while cinnamon leaf essential oil is extracted from the leaves.

 

Chemical composition: Cinnamon bark essential oil contains higher concentrations of cinnamaldehyde, which gives it a warm, spicy, and sweet aroma. On the other hand, cinnamon leaf essential oil contains higher amounts of eugenol, giving it a milder, more herbal, and somewhat medicinal aroma.

 

Aroma: Cinnamon bark essential oil has a richer, warmer, and sweeter aroma compared to cinnamon leaf essential oil. The latter has a lighter, more herbal scent, which is less sweet and warm.

 

Aromatherapy: In aromatherapy, cinnamon bark essential oil is often used for its warming and uplifting properties. It may help to relieve stress, increase focus, and support emotional well-being. Cinnamon leaf essential oil, with its milder scent and different chemical composition, is considered to have more soothing and calming properties, making it useful for relaxation and stress relief.

 

Perfumery: Cinnamon bark essential oil is more widely used in perfumery due to its richer, sweeter, and more distinct aroma. It adds a warm, spicy note to fragrances and blends well with other essential oils like vanilla, clove, and orange. Cinnamon leaf essential oil is less commonly used in perfumery, as its aroma is milder and less distinctive.

 

Cinnamon leaf essential oil is milder and considered safer for use in skincare products. However, it should still be used with caution and in proper dilution, as it may cause skin irritation in some individuals. It can be used in skincare formulations for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

 

In conclusion, cinnamon bark and cinnamon leaf essential oils offer different benefits in aromatherapy, perfumery, and skincare preparations. 

While they share some properties, their distinct chemical compositions, aromas, and applications make them unique and valuable in their own right. 

Always remember to use essential oils with caution, properly diluted, and according to the recommended guidelines.

INSTRUCTIONS OF USE

 

 

Massages & body care

 

  • Targeted body massages: 1 drop in 10 ml C.O. or butter ++

 

 

Diffusion

 

  • Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. 6 to 12 drops in 100 ml water ++

 

Others 

 

  • Homecare. a few drops in base soap to disinfect surfaces.

 

For more detailed information, please go check this LINK TO Instructions of use essential oils page

 

 

 

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt

SEE OUR PAGE ON PRECAUTION - HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY

PROPERTIES

Reported benefits & properties:

 

  • Rich in Eugenol
  • Powerful polyvalent Antiseptic.
  • Very Large spectrum Antibacterial.
  • Fungicide, and anti-parasitic
  • Antiviral and Immunity stimulant.
  • Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic
  • Analgesic.
  • Tonifying, stimulating.
  • Stops fermentations processes.
  • Warming effects

 

Traditionally used:

  • To improve air quality, Bad smells (tobacco, cooking)
  • To combat all kinds of infections (diffuser)
  • To alleviate deep fatigues and somnolence (diffuser)
  • To soothe aches, as a local anaesthetic (targeted massages)

USES

Traditionally used:

  • To improve air quality, Bad smells (tobacco, cooking)
  • To combat all kinds of infections (diffuser)
  • To alleviate deep fatigues and somnolence (diffuser)
  • To soothe aches, as a local anaesthetic (targeted massages)

BLEND WELL WITH

SOME RECIPES | SYNERGIES

Please click on the link to access some synergies | recipes where you would use the Cinnamon leaf essential oil

 

Fresh air diffusion 

 

Mosquitoes repellent diffusion

CAUTION

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

 

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

 

Due to the natural origin of our products, some ingredients may contain trace proteins or allergens, especially in unrefined oils. 

 

We strongly recommend performing a patch test on a small skin area 48 hours before full use to check for sensitivities. 

 

Always dilute essential oils appropriately and follow our recommended usage guidelines to ensure safe application. 

 

If you experience any irritation or allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional

 

For more detailed information, please go check this LINK TO Instructions of use essential oils page

 

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and SEEK MEDICAL AND SPECIALIST ADVISE WHEN IN DOUBT.

 

SEE OUR PAGE ON PRECAUTION - HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY

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