Lauraceae
Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamomum verum
✗ High Risk
Avoid in Pregnancy
Origin: Sri Lanka, India
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Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Plant Part
Bark
Aroma Profile
Warm, spicy, sweet, rich, exotic
Dilution Ratio
0.07% (extreme sensitizer)
💧 Applications
🌬️ Aromatherapy💨 Diffuser🖐️ Topical (diluted)
💊 Therapeutic Uses
Antifungal, antimicrobial, blood sugar support, warming, digestive support, aphrodisiac.
🔬 Main Constituents
Cinnamaldehyde (65-80%), eugenol, linalool, benzaldehyde
🎨 Blends Well With
Cardamom, Clove, Frankincense, Orange, Ylang Ylang
⚠️ Safety Information
Safety Rating
✗ High Risk
Pregnancy
Avoid in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
Possible — consult doctor
Contraindications: Most sensitizing essential oil. Use bark oil at maximum 0.07% dilution — leaf oil slightly safer. Avoid all contact with mucous membranes. Avoid in pregnancy.
Side Effects: Severe skin sensitization, mucous membrane burns