Cinnamon essential oil

Botanical name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Why Choose Abbey Essentials Cinnamon Oil?

Our Cinnamon oil is made from freshly harvested Sri Lankan leaves, steam-distilled in small batches to preserve its intense peppery-spicy aroma and warming depth. Ethical sourcing and prompt processing ensure a consistently potent, wellness-grade oil.

Overview

Cinnamon essential oil offers a strong, peppery-spicy scent with earthy warmth. It may help optimise healthy digestion, energise the senses and relax stiff muscles and joints.

Notes

• Top Note: Sharp, peppery opening
• Middle Note: Warm, spicy heart
• Base Note: Subtle woody-earthy finish

Scent Family

Spicy · Woody · Earthy

Aromatic Description

An initial burst of hot spice leads into a rich, warming core, settling on a gentle woody-earthy base.

Therapeutic Properties

Digestive support · Energising · Muscle relaxation · Warming tonic

Volatility & Evaporation Rate

Moderate evaporation; prominent through the heart of blends before gently fading.

Plant Origin & Production

• Botanical Source: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
• Grown in: Sri Lanka
• Plant Part: Leaves
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Aroma Profile: Peppery-spicy, earthy-warm

Tradition & Natural Wellness Use

Long revered in traditional medicine for digestive and circulatory benefits, Cinnamon oil may help to:

• Support healthy digestion
• Boost energy and mental clarity
• Ease muscle stiffness and tension

Ideal For

• Digestive wellness blends
• Energising diffuser mixes
• Muscle-relief massage oils
• DIY bath soaks
• Aromatherapy enthusiasts

Popular Uses

Aromatherapy (Mood & Atmosphere)

Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser or a bowl of warm water to invigorate and warm your space.

Holistic & Wellness Routines

Blend 2–4 drops with carrier oil and massage onto the abdomen or lower back to aid digestion and ease tension. Note: see your product label for dilution guidelines and seek professional advice for health concerns.

DIY Bath & Massage

Add 5–7 drops to 10 ml carrier oil for a warming massage or to a bath soak for comforting muscle relief. Always dilute appropriately.

Blends Well With

• Benzoin essential oil
• Black Pepper essential oil
• Clove essential oil
• Frankincense essential oil
• Grapefruit essential oil
• Orange essential oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Ylang-Ylang essential oil

⚠️ Caution

Always dilute to less than 5 % in a carrier oil before applying to skin. Use in moderation—may irritate sensitive skin. Avoid during pregnancy or if suffering from alcoholism, haemophilia, prostatic cancer, kidney or liver problems, or when taking anticoagulants. Not recommended for internal use. Consult a healthcare professional if under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Tags

Digestive support · Energising · Muscle relief · Spicy aroma · Warming tonic

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