Cinnamon oil, derived from the bark and leaves of the cinnamon plant, has health benefits including stimulating the digestive and lymphatic systems and regulating menstruation. However, it is highly potent and toxic, and should be used only in a diluted form. Cinnamon leaf oil has numerous uses and is considered less toxic than cinnamon bark oil, while cinnamon bark oil is a natural pain reliever with antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiparasitic properties.
Cinnamon oil is derived from the bark and leaves of the cinnamon plant, botanically known as cinnamonum zevlanicum. The tree produces both cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil. While each has distinctive benefits, cinnamon is known to be rich in antioxidants with antibacterial properties. The health benefits of cinnamon oil range from stimulating the digestive and lymphatic systems to regulating menstruation.
It should be noted that both varieties of cinnamon oil are highly potent and toxic. Cinnamon oil can cause irritation to the skin and mucous membranes, and in severe circumstances, an overdose can depress the central nervous system. It should be used only in a diluted form, most commonly in a diffuser, and should never be consumed internally. Cinnamon can help induce and regulate menstruation, so it should never be used during pregnancy. Consult a qualified medical professional before using cinnamon oil.
A known stimulant, the health benefits of cinnamon oil mainly involve better functioning of the body’s systems. Stimulation of the circulatory system can have positive effects on blood pressure and can increase sexual function. Diarrhea, constipation, indigestion and flatulence can be minimized by strengthening the digestive system. Stimulation of the lymphatic system can bring about pain relief from rheumatism and menstrual cramps.
Cinnamon leaf oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the cinnamon plant and includes the chemical component eugenol. It is considered less toxic than cinnamon bark oil and has numerous uses. Cinnamon leaf oil health benefits may include relief from cystitis, digestive problems, and poor circulation. It may have a positive effect in reducing depression and relieving stress, and has been shown to help induce menstruation and may reduce the pain of cramps. Research has shown that cinnamon leaf oil is very effective at killing mosquito larvae, making it a powerful mosquito repellent.
Cinnamon bark oil is distilled from the dried inner bark of the tree and contains a chemical called cinnameldehyde. A natural pain reliever, it is extremely powerful as an antifungal and also has anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic properties. It is widely known in aromatherapy to effectively combat pathogenic bacteria, along with candida and apergillus. Research also shows that it can have a positive effect on glucose metabolism and can combat fungi in the respiratory tract. However, cinnamon bark oil can cause extreme skin irritation and should be diffused or inhaled for maximum health benefits.
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