DESCRIPTION:
The cinnamon tree (Cinnamomun cassia blume) is an evergreen native to China and Vietnam that has since been cultivated in many other regions.It has shiny, leathery green leaves, and small, white flowers with oval shaped purple berries.the Chinese recorded medicinal use of cinnamon bark in 2,700 B.C. Cinnamon also earns a mention in the Bible and was later listed in Dioscorides' De Materia Medica, perceived to be an extensive reference of medicinal plants of that particular time in history.
COMMON NAMES:
Cinnamomum cassia, cassia, cinnamon bark, cinnamon
CONSTITUENTS:
N/A
BLENDS WITH:
Frankincense, Lavender, Cedarwood, Orange, Lemon, Neroli, Ylang-ylang.
USES:
Some material indicates that Cinnamon Essential Oil is perfect in topical applications, and with its pleasant scent, a perfect additive to creams, lotions, and soaps. Cinnamon Essential Oil is highly respected as having antiseptic properties.
Botonical Name |
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Cinnamomun cassia blume |
CAS # |
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8000-78-0 |
Country of Origin |
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China |
Color & Odor |
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Golden Yellow/Brown with earthy, woody, spicy odor |
Solubility |
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soluble in alcohol insoluble in water |
Specific Gravity |
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0.88106 to 0.94497 at 25º C |
Optical Rotation |
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(-) 10.5º to (-) 20.5º at 25º C |
Refractive Index |
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1.4870 to 1.4975 at 25º C |
Flash Point |
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200°F |
Major Constituents |
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N/A |
Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |