dōTERRA Cinnamon Bark

Taken from fragrant tree bark, Cinnamon Bark essential oil has a warming, spiced aroma and noteworthy cleansing properties. Its variety of uses make it useful in aromatic diffusion, mouth rinses, recipes, and topical applications for a skin-warming sensation. With a long history of culinary uses, Cinnamon Bark essential oil adds spice to desserts, entrées, and hot drinks.

Description

Cinnamon Bark essential oil has one of the most recognizable and beloved aromas in the essential oil family. High contents of the chemical compound cinnamaldehyde make Cinnamon Bark essential oil a top choice for a naturally sourced surface cleaner, while eugenol contributes to its potently invigorating aroma. Its aromatic benefits and surface-cleansing properties make Cinnamon Bark essential oil uniquely potent among its spice essential oil relatives.

Primary Benefits

• Adds a warm, spiced flavor to water and recipes
  
• Freshens breath
• Provides a warming sensation to skin when combined with a carrier oil
• Cleanses surfaces while providing a spicy scent

Uses

• Add one drop to two ounces of water and gargle for a mouth-freshening rinse. 
• Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil and use in a warming massage.
• Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to wrists and ankles before outdoor activity
• Diffuse during cold seasons for an invigorating aroma.
• Place in spray bottle with water and use on to wipe down countertops and other surfaces
• Use in place of dry cinnamon in recipes for a delightfully, spicy flavor. 
• Add one drop to a cup of tea with honey during winter months

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 120 mL of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity

Aromatic Description

Spicy, woody, and warm with a sweet, biting note

Collection Method

Steam Distillation

Plant Part

Bark