Organic Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil 30ml

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$17.71

Organic Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil 30ml

$17.71

100% Pure Oil
Certified Organic Cosmetic : Certified by ECOCERT, France
Fair Trade certified to Fair for Life Standard
Vegan and Endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty
Botanical name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Part of plant used: Leaves
Extraction method: Steam distillation.

Description: Cinnamon Leaf Oil is steam distilled from the tree leaves and is a milder oil than the Cinnamon Bark Oil which can be considered to be hazardous. It makes a warming liniment. Cinnamon has a warm, spicy aroma.

mkicrattzzis take: this oil smells like cinnamon but a green plant. amazing! if you like cinnamon this oil diffused will be your favorite aroma around the house.

Cinnamon leaf essential oil is a potent natural antimicrobial, primarily driven by its high concentration of eugenol (typically 70-80%). It effectively combats a wide range of bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Microbial Properties

Antibacterial: Inhibits both Gram-positive (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella) bacteria. It works by damaging cell membranes, disrupting ATPases (cell energy production), and inhibiting biofilm formation.
Antifungal: Highly effective against fungi and yeast, particularly Candida albicans, by stunting mycelial growth and preventing yeast-to-hyphal transitions.
Synergistic Action: When combined with other compounds like vanillin or clove essential oil, cinnamon leaf oil shows enhanced or additive antimicrobial effects, allowing for smaller, more effective doses. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Practical Applications

Food Preservation: Used as a natural agent to prevent the growth of foodborne pathogens (like Listeria) in fresh produce.
Healthcare & Oral Care: Acts as an active agent to reduce plaque, gingivitis, and oral or vaginal candidiasis.
Agriculture & Gardening: Utilized in horticulture as a natural fungicide to prevent mold and eliminate gnats in soil. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

For detailed research on its specific mechanisms, you can refer to the Antibacterial Mechanisms of Cinnamon Study or its impact on common fungi via the Cinnamon Leaf and Clove Essential Oils Study. [1, 2]

Precautions: Cinnamon Leaf Oil is considered relatively non-toxic. Avoid during pregnancy.

Ideal uses: Ideal for use in oil burner, bath, cold compress massage.

Perfumery Note: Top. it evaporates the fastest.

Fun fact:
In traditional Chinese medicine, cinnamon was seen as a cure-all and most recipes include cinnamon.

Available bottle size: 30ml.

No Animal Testing
No Parabens
No Petro-Chemicals
No Synthetic Colors
No Synthetic Fragrances