Cinnamon Bark (Cassia)

Description 

Both Ceylon Cinnamon (True Cinnamon) and Cassia cinnamon belong to the same botanical family (Lauraceae) is found mainly in China. Cassia is used as an economical substitute for Ceylon cinnamon, although it has a strong, spicy aroma, Cassia has also been used for thousands of years for its health benefits.

Taken from fragrant tree bark, Cassia Bark essential oil has a warming, spiced aroma and noteworthy cleansing properties. It is used in aromatic diffusions, mouth rinses, and topical applications. Cinnamon Bark essential oil also adds spicy sweet flavour to desserts, entrées, and hot drinks.

Like Cinnamon Bark essential oil, Cassia essential oil is high in cinnamaldehyde, giving it potent surface cleansing properties. It is also widely used in scents and chemical makeups,

Cassia essential oil has a much warmer and more comforting aroma. When diluted. Cassia essential oil also provides a distinct sweet-spiced flavor profile when used in cooking.

Main Ingredients 

Cinnamaldehyde (minimum 74%) & Cinnamyl Acetatee

Country of Origin

China

Aromatic Profile

Spicy, woody, and warm with a sweet, biting note

Attributes

Warming, invigorating, restorative, energising and uplifting

Collection Method

Steam Distillation of the the innerer bark

Blends Well With

Benzoin, bergamot, cardamom, clove, frankincense, ginger, lavender, frankincense, rosemary and thyme

Primary Benefits

• Has a spicy, woody, warm aroma with a sweet, biting note

• Adds a warm, spiced flavor to water and recipes

• Freshens breath

• Provides a warming sensation to skin when combined with a carrier oil

• Cleanses surfaces while providing a spicy scent