NOW Cinnamon Cassia Essential Oil, 100% Pure, 1 fl oz for Aromatherapy

What NOW Cinnamon Cassia Oil is

NOW Essential Oils Cinnamon Cassia is 100% pure cinnamon cassia essential oil (Cinnamomum cassia), steam distilled from the plant's leaves and twigs, in a 1 fl oz (30 mL) bottle. It is a single-ingredient oil for aromatherapy, with a warm, spicy aroma. The label cautions not to use it on skin. It costs $15.60. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

Cinnamon cassia (Cinnamomum cassia). According to the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), in its “Cinnamon” fact sheet, cinnamon is a spice that comes from the dried bark of various species of Cinnamomum trees. Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), known as “true” cinnamon, grows primarily in Sri Lanka; cassia cinnamon is grown in areas of southeastern Asia and is the most common type sold in North America. The MeSH medical vocabulary of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) lists Cinnamomum cassia as another name for Cinnamomum aromaticum, the name NCCIH uses, and also calls it Chinese cinnamon or Chinese cassia: a species of the genus Cinnamomum that contains cinnamates. The name Cinnamomum cassia is printed on the front of this bottle, which holds 1 fl oz (30 mL) of that oil at 100%, with no other ingredient.

Which part of the plant it comes from. NCCIH explains that the bark, leaves, flowers, fruits and roots of cinnamon have a long history of use in cuisine and traditional medicine in China, India and Persia (Iran). This oil does not come from the bark: the label says «Extraction Method: Steam Distilled from plant's leaves and twigs».

Its aroma and attributes. NOW describes its aroma as warm and spicy and gives it these qualities: «Attributes: Warming, stimulating, refreshing.» These are the brand's words about the scent, for aromatherapy.

Tested batch by batch. The label says: «NOW® Essential Oils are analytically tested for identity, purity and adulteration to assure the highest quality.»

What sets it apart:

The label states the species and the plant part: Cinnamomum cassia, from leaves and twigs. NCCIH notes that many cinnamon products do not clearly indicate which species (Ceylon or cassia) or which parts (bark, leaves or roots) were used, and that the types and parts of cinnamon have important differences in chemical composition.

These explanations describe the plant, its oil and how it has been used according to NCCIH and the NLM; they are not results measured with this product.

Label facts

Data from the sides of the bottle we carry in store.

How to use it

Suggested Use: For aromatherapy use. For all other uses, carefully dilute with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive, or almond oil prior to use. Please consult an essential oil book or other professional reference source for suggested dilution ratios. Even so, the label's caution says not to use it on skin.

Mixes Well With: frankincense oil, hyssop oil, myrrh oil, cinnamon bark oil.

Caution

• Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner before using.
• Do not use on skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is NOW cinnamon oil pure?

Yes. The label says 100% pure: it is cinnamon cassia essential oil, Cinnamomum cassia, steam distilled from the leaves and twigs, with no other ingredient. The bottle holds 1 fl oz (30 mL).

How do I use cinnamon oil?

The label indicates it for aromatherapy, for example in a diffuser. For other uses it says to carefully dilute it with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive, or almond oil, and to consult an essential oil book for dilution ratios.

Can I put it on my skin?

No. The label's caution says «Do not use on skin».

What is cinnamon cassia?

It is cinnamon from the Cinnamomum cassia tree, also called Cinnamomum aromaticum or Chinese cinnamon. According to NIH's NCCIH, it is grown in southeastern Asia and is the most common cinnamon sold in North America; Ceylon cinnamon is a different species.

What oils does it mix well with?

According to the label, with frankincense oil, hyssop oil, myrrh oil and cinnamon bark oil.

Where can I buy cinnamon oil in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, for $15.60 per 1 fl oz bottle of NOW cinnamon cassia essential oil. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

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