Aromatherapy Oil Profile: Cinnamon Leaf
Latin name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Botanical family: Lauraceae
Description: Tropical evergreen tree with small white flowers and bluish-white berries
Aromatherapy use: Cinnamon was one of the substances used by Phoenix for the magic fire and was traditionally used for incense.
It can also be used for the following:
Skin: Astringent and bactericidal makes this oil great for warts and wasp stings.
Muscles: Great for rheumatism and poor circulation.
Digestive system: Very stimulating and therefore helps with anorexia, nausea, diarrhoea and sluggish digestion.
Immune system: Strong astringent and bactericidal. Aids colds, flu and infectious diseases. Is also a blood purifier.
Nervous system: Stimulating, can be used as an aphrodisiac. Helps with stress-related conditions and nervous exhaustion.
Additional uses: This oil can be used during child birth as it stimulates contractions. It can also help to regulate periods.
How to use cinnamon leaf: Oil burner. Blended with carrier oil and massaged into area of concern Apply drops of oil to a tissue and inhale.
Cautions: This is a very powerful oil so use with care under a qualified practitioners guidance. Do not use during pregnancy.
Monday 15 December 2008
Tuesday 2 December 2008
Aromatic Scents of Christmas – part 2
Ambience and decorations
Make your home smell warm and welcoming by blending essential oils for an oil burner or a room spray. There are several spicy (clove, cinnamon) and citrus oils (orange, tangerine, bergamot, mandarin, lemon) that work well together. Try adding four drops of essential oil of orange and two of cinnamon to the water-filled bowl of your burner or dilute these quantities in two cups of water in a plant spray. Frankincense (see October oil of the month) and myrrh in resin form were the gifts of Kings, and you can experiment by adding a single drop of either of these essential oils to your blend to give a spiritual dimension. Alternatively, you could add a couple of drops of ‘woody’ oil such as cedarwood, bay or pine.
Indeed, the natural scent of pine we all associate with Yuletide can be recaptured either by spraying your Christmas tree with a mixture of six drops of essential oil of pine to one cup of water or by wrapping a piece of absorbent fabric infused with a few drops of pine oil around the tree trunk. This can help evoke the Christmas spirit whether you opt for a traditional Christmas tree (nowadays often coated with preservatives which prevent needle-drop but mask the natural scent) or an artificial one. You can do the same with Christmas wreaths and pine cone table decorations.
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Make your home smell warm and welcoming by blending essential oils for an oil burner or a room spray. There are several spicy (clove, cinnamon) and citrus oils (orange, tangerine, bergamot, mandarin, lemon) that work well together. Try adding four drops of essential oil of orange and two of cinnamon to the water-filled bowl of your burner or dilute these quantities in two cups of water in a plant spray. Frankincense (see October oil of the month) and myrrh in resin form were the gifts of Kings, and you can experiment by adding a single drop of either of these essential oils to your blend to give a spiritual dimension. Alternatively, you could add a couple of drops of ‘woody’ oil such as cedarwood, bay or pine.
Indeed, the natural scent of pine we all associate with Yuletide can be recaptured either by spraying your Christmas tree with a mixture of six drops of essential oil of pine to one cup of water or by wrapping a piece of absorbent fabric infused with a few drops of pine oil around the tree trunk. This can help evoke the Christmas spirit whether you opt for a traditional Christmas tree (nowadays often coated with preservatives which prevent needle-drop but mask the natural scent) or an artificial one. You can do the same with Christmas wreaths and pine cone table decorations.
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