Prized for its many medicinal, therapeutic and cosmetic benefits, Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is a ‘must have’ oil for all aspects of life.
Here we’ll show you how to spice up your routine with Cinnamon Bark Oil, and look into some of its most well-known benefits.
Let’s dive in.
What Is Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil?
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is an oil derived from the bark of the Cinnamon Tree (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) using the steam distillation process. The oil’s beautifully spicy, sweet yet musky aroma has been highly valued in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
Whether you're being hit with fatigue, looking for a way to cleanse the air or give your skin the boost it needs, Cinnamon Bark is the essential oil you've been searching for.
5 Spicy Benefits Of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Known for its healing, cleansing and soothing properties, Cinnamon Bark Oil offers an array of benefits for all aspects of life. Let's look into the top 5:
1. It May Relieve Mental Fatigue
Cinnamon Bark Oil may be the answer for those who are feeling tired, run down or burnt out and is believed to alleviate that ‘weighing’ feeling of mental exhaustion. Better yet, it is also known to boost concentration and even help stimulate cognitive function, improve information retention and lower the chances of memory loss.
Quick tip: Diffuse Cinnamon Bark Oil while meditating to experience its incredible ‘grounding’ abilities.
2. It May Help Calm Inflammation
Looking for relief from tender, sore muscles? Cinnamon Bark Oil is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties - a lifesaver for those nagging pains and sports injuries!
One 2017 study revealed that Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is also a promising anti-inflammatory agent for the skin, significantly inhibiting the production of several inflammatory biomarkers.
3. It's A Popular Natural Cleaner
Cinnamon Bark Oil is a fantastic natural cleaner for floors and other surfaces. That’s right, it has been shown that Cinnamon Bark Oil’s natural antibacterial properties may suppress the growth of bacteria and fungi.
One study on 21 different essential oils found Cinnamon Bark Oil to be the most effective at inhibiting the growth of six different bacteria, even at a low concentration.
4. It May Work Wonders For Your Skin
Your skin needs all the love and care it can get. Cinnamon Bark Oil’s powerful antibacterial properties are believed to combat pesky acne causing bacteria and encourage blood circulation. It's also a favourite for those wanting to fade the appearance of blemishes and scars.
Quick tip: Thanks to the antioxidants present in Cinnamon Bark Oil, it may also work to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging. Simply dilute accordingly, add a small amount to your finger tips and gently rub into the skin.
5. It's Believed To Combat Cold And Flu Symptoms
Cinnamon Bark Oil is packed with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties which may have a positive effect on the respiratory and immune systems. This combative combo makes it a popular choice for alleviating cold and flu symptoms such as sore throats, nasal congestion and headaches.
Quick tip: Diffuse Cinnamon Bark Oil around the home when you feel yourself getting sick as it may strengthen the immune system and eliminate harmful viruses from the air.
How To Use Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
These are some of the best ways to enjoy Cinnamon Bark Oil’s wealth of benefits:
Topical Application
From inflammation to clearer skin, there are many reasons your skin loves Cinnamon Bark Oil. To make the most out of it, dilute into a carrier oil and apply to the skin as outlined below.
- For application on the body, add a few drops of Cinnamon Bark Oil to a carrier oil of your choice, such as Coconut or Jojoba Oil, at a 0.5-1% dilution.
- For facial application, we recommend the same method at a 0.5% dilution at most.
Inhalation Via A Diffuser
To enjoy Cinnamon Bark’s warm, comforting aroma, simply add a few drops to your aromatherapy diffuser, car diffuser or diffuser necklace.
3 Popular Ways To Indulge In Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
Some of our favourite ways to indulge in Cinnamon Bark Oil’s long list of benefits include:
Add A Few Drops To A Warm Bath
There’s nothing quite like a warm bath. Make the most of it by adding a few drops of Cinnamon Bark Oil - you’ll help relieve muscle aches and inflammation while taking in its indulgent, yet comforting aroma.
Combine With A Carrier Oil For A Soothing Massage
Sore, painful or tired muscles? Dilute a few drops of Cinnamon Oil into Fractionated Coconut Oil to create a soothing massage oil.
Combine With Water For A Natural Cleaning Spray
Add 2-3 drops of Cinnamon Bark Oil into a spray bottle with water for your very own cleaning spray. This solution will not only clean your surfaces without the use of chemicals, but leave them with a beautiful, warm scent too.
What Does Cinnamon Bark Oil Blend Well With?
Cinnamon Bark Oil’s warm, spicy smell blends well with a variety of other oils. Popular diffuser blends include:
For A Cinnamon Roll Inspired Blend
- 3 drops Cinnamon Bark Oil
- 4 drops Vanilla Oil
- 1 drops Lemon Oil
For A Spicy, Fresh Blend
- 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Oil
- 2 drops Eucalyptus Oil
- 1 drop Lemongrass Oil
Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon's warm spicy aroma blends beautifully with Vanilla Oils rich, sweet scent.
Eucalyptus Oil
Feel a cold or flu coming on? Diffusing a blend of Eucalypus and Cinnamon Oils may help relieve symptoms.
Lemongrass Oil
Energise and revive the mind by diffusing a blend of Lemongrass and Cinnamon Oils.
How To Tell If You Have Quality Cinnamon Bark Oil
Cinnamon Bark Oil needs to be 100% pure for you to enjoy the benefits we’ve discussed above. For this reason, it is important to look for key features on the bottle to ensure you’re buying a unadulterated product.
Top 6 Things To Look For
- Look for Cinnamon Bark Oil’s Latin name, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, listed on the bottle. If a product doesn’t have the Latin name listed, it’s probably a mix of synthetic ‘fragrance oils’.
- Oil packaging is in a dark glass bottle. This will prevent light and heat from damaging the oil.
- The label clearly states ‘100% pure Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil’. This will ensure the product isn’t blended with any other oils.
- Be sure to check the expiry date if buying in store
- The product clearly states where the oil is from.
- Be wary of a very low price. It could be an indicator of low quality or adulterated essential oils.
At AWO, we ethically source our Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil from India do not dilute it with any other ingredients. This means you’re getting exactly what you pay for, 100% pure Cinnamon Bark Oil naturally extracted via steam distillation.
Considerations For Use
While rare, using Cinnamon Bark Oil may cause allergic reactions or skin irritations, so we always recommend a skin patch test before using liberally.
AWO’s Cinnamon Bark Oil is 100% pure and therefore very concentrated, so we always recommend diluting before using topically. Because they are so potent, essential oils can cause serious harm if ingested without the necessary expertise.
For this reason, you should never ingest essential oils. We also recommend storing your Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring that it is not directly exposed to sunlight and out of reach of children or pets.
What Customers Are Saying About Cinnamon Bark Oil
“A beautiful oil with so many uses. This is a must have!”
Ori (Verified Customer)
“I love this oil and its clean, sweet scent coupled with Cedarwood, Ginger, Sweet Orange and Clove essential oils. I find this scent absolutely necessary to complete the blend for a warm and familiar massage oil, to invigorate tired and aching muscles. Exceptional quality”
Angels (verified Customer)
“My favourite oil now, such a beautiful uplifting and soothing scent. A little sweet, reminds you of warm biscuits and Christmas”
Michaela (Verified Customer)