Cinnamon Bark essential oil
(200 PV - Loyalty Order + Clove essential oil)
Cinnamon Bark essential oil boasts a warm, spicy aroma that is inviting all year round, with a special charm during the Autumn season. Its ability to cleanse the air creates a welcoming atmosphere, while its warming sensation on the skin, when applied topically, offers comfort. Packed with antioxidants, Cinnamon Bark supports the immune system and overall wellness. It's a key component in the popular Thieves essential oil blend, featured in a range of personal care and household products. Undoubtedly, Cinnamon Bark essential oil is a must-have staple for every household!
CINNAMON BARK AT A GLANCE
- Offers a warm, spicy, and inviting aroma
- Eliminates odors when used aromatically
- Provides a warming sensation when applied topically
- Boasts the highest known ORAC value
- Acts as a powerful antioxidant
- Belongs to the Botanical Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family)
CINNAMON BARK: THE HEARTWARMER
In Chinese medicine, herbs with particular properties are used to balance the body, distinguishing conditions by influences such as cold vs. heat. An imbalance of “cold” is related to issues like stiffness, decreased energy and vitality, lethargy, and congested flow of the body’s fluids.
Cinnamon acts as a warmth-inducing herb, imbuing invigorating energy into our organs and immune system. It supports the heart, lungs, and digestive system, enhancing movement when these systems are in a weakened state.
Cinnamon’s benefits can be likened to a heartwarming friend who helps rekindle our life spark, fuels our dreams, shares their own energy, and uplifts our spirits.
BACKGROUND
Native to Sri Lanka, Ceylon cinnamon, or true cinnamon, is a tall, leafy shrub known for its fragrant bark and leaves. As part of the laurel family, it is recognized globally as an aromatic culinary spice. Notably, Cinnamon Bark is an ingredient in “Four Thieves Vinegar,” believed to protect bandits during the black plague and historically to attract wealth.
Cinnamon Bark essential oil is derived through steam distillation from the tree's inner bark, producing a warm, spicy aroma that evokes holiday memories when diffused. Cinnamon Bark Vitality contains antioxidants and may offer immune and overall wellness support when used as a dietary supplement. It’s important to note that
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that provide specific health-supporting properties.
Cinnamaldehyde: Some studies suggest that cinnamaldehyde may aid in fighting various infections and support a healthy stomach through its cleansing and soothing properties.
Cinnamon is rich in powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which significantly boost health since many aspects of modern life contribute to oxidative stress. In a study comparing 26 spices' antioxidant activities, cinnamon excelled as the top contender, surpassing even “superfoods” like garlic and oregano! Antioxidants also aid the body’s response to inflammation, involved in nearly all chronic diseases. Cinnamon supports healthy cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels, making it a valuable asset for our health!
STUDIES TO EXPLORE
Cinnamon Bark and Embracing Your Authentic Self
As women who have spent years nurturing others—as daughters, mothers, and wives—it is time to turn inward and rediscover the vibrant, true version of ourselves. Young Living essential oils are powerful allies in this journey, supporting our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Cinnamon Bark, in particular, is a warm, inviting oil that can help when you're feeling easily irritated or like you're putting on a mask to fit in—whether it's during family gatherings, holidays, or everyday interactions. We have all heard the phrase "fake it till you make it," but at this stage of life, why not shed those roles and step into the real you? The cozy, spicy aroma of Cinnamon Bark, especially in the fall and winter months, can gently guide you toward that authenticity, reminding you of the comfort and strength you've always carried within.
How does this work, you might wonder? Essential oils like Cinnamon Bark tap into the profound connection between our sense of smell and our emotions. As Counselor Eryn Jones explains, our olfactory system is directly linked to the limbic system—the part of the brain that handles instinctive responses like fight, flight, or freeze, often before our thoughts catch up. You know that feeling: a scent wafts by, and suddenly you are flooded with memories—perhaps the aroma of cinnamon evoking your grandmother's kitchen during the holidays, bringing waves of nostalgia, warmth, and a sense of home. It is not just about reminiscing; it is about using these scents to foster positive change.
The beauty of essential oils lies in their ability to help rewrite those deep-seated patterns of negative self-talk or frustration that many of us have accumulated over the years. Our brains are shaped by early experiences and lifelong beliefs, and it's common to have an inner dialogue that's more critical than kind. But here's the empowering part: by incorporating Cinnamon Bark into your daily routine—whether through diffusion, topical application, or even a soothing massage—you can begin to release those outdated emotional blocks. Pair this with resources like *Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils* by Dr. Carolyn Mein, and you will find yourself creating new, uplifting pathways in your brain.
Smell is a gateway to transformation, helping your limbic system connect with the more thoughtful, analytical parts of your mind. As you inhale Cinnamon Bark and focus on how you *want* to feel—confident, at peace, and truly yourself—you are actively building a foundation for self-love and personal growth. This is not about quick fixes; it is about embracing variety in your holistic practices, just as you might vary your daily nourishment to support your ever-evolving body and spirit.
Daily Habits with Cinnamon Bark:
Warming Massage:
- Dilute Cinnamon Bark with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex
- Massage on feet to support healthy circulation and soothe tired muscles.
Immune Support Supplement:
- Take Cinnamon Bark Vitality as a dietary supplement.
- Helps support a healthy immune system.
Boost Your NingXia Red:
- Add a drop of Cinnamon Bark Vitality for an extra boost.
Enhance Your Smoothie:
- Add a drop of Cinnamon Bark Vitality to Pure Protein Complete smoothies or green drinks
- Benefit from its antioxidant properties.
Seasonal Decor:
- Drop Cinnamon Bark oil onto pinecones, garlands, and other seasonal decor.
- Creates a simple passive diffuser.
Spice Up Your Beverage:
- Add a drop or two of Cinnamon Bark Vitality to coffee grounds before brewing, or to honey before stirring into warm tea or water.
Baking Substitute:
- Use Cinnamon Bark Vitality in place of ground cinnamon in recipes.
- 1 drop is approximately equivalent to 1 tsp of ground spice.
Note: Cinnamon and Cinnamon Vitality are identical essential oils, just labeled differently for FDA compliance.