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Botanical Name: Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees Family: Lauraceae. Synonyms: Cinnamomum cassia auct.; cassia; Chinese cinnamon Origin: Native to South East Asia mainly Burma (Myanmar). Long history of commercial cultivation in China, to a lesser extent in Vietnam, Indonesia and India. Botanical Description: A large tree up to 10-meters (33 ft) high. Has leathery leaves and small inconspicuous yellowish-white flowers which are followed by round drupes. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the bark fragments. The oil is a brown mobile liquid. Yield 1.5%. Aroma Profile: Has a sweet spicy, aldehydic-fruity aroma. Major Constituents: Cinnamic aldehyde (75-90%), cinnamyl acetate, methoxy cinnamaldehyde. Adulterants: Synthetic cinnamic aldehyde. Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20 Aromatherapy: Euphoric, energizing, warming. Blends well with: Allspice, cedarwood, geranium, citrus oils, spicy oils Safety Data: An eye/skin irritant, dermal irritant, dermal sensitizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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