Cinnamon oil is warming and recommended for conditions associated with cold, deficiency and congestion. Cinnamon oil arouses the physical senses and is excellent to combat exhaustion, stress and tension, emotional and mental fatigue, depression, fainting, debility and weakness. Cinnamon oil warms cold and withdrawn emotions. In the body Cinnamon oil is a very effective antiseptic, digestive and anti-rheumatic tonic remedy.
The warm spicy smelling Cinnamon oil is extracted by water or steam inhalation from the bark or the leaf of the tropical evergreen cinnamon tree. Cinnamon has a long history of medicinal use. In Chinese medicine Cinnamon is used as a tranquilliser, tonic, digestive remedy and for depression and a weak heart. Cinnamon was seen as a cure all and was in most medicinal concoctions. In Ayurvedic medicine Cinnamon is one of the 3 powerful digestives.
Cinnamon oil with its analgesic, antispasmodic, carminative properties is helpful in digestive conditions like abdominal cramps, colitis, flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and dyspepsia. Cinnamon oil warms and stimulates secretion of the digestive juices.
As tonic to the whole body Cinnamon oil strengthens the heart and nervous system, and is helpful for digestive, respiratory, menstrual and dental problems. It restores heat to the body, and is therefore beneficial to the elderly, those recuperating from illness. Cinnamon oil eases muscular spasms and rheumatic pain through its warming, antispasmodic and analgesic properties. Cinnamon oil can be used to prevent and relief colds and flu because it is one of the most powerful antiseptic oils and is warming.
Traditionally Cinnamon oil was used in clearing warts but it is not recommended in skincare.
Cinnamon oil is believed to combat lack of concentration and stimulate creativity. It may relieve exhaustion, feelings of weakness, isolation, loneliness or fear, and is considered an aid for depression. Its aphrodisiac properties are reputably effective for impotence and emotional coldness.
Metaphysically Cinnamon oil is believed to increase spirituality and psychic insight by stimulating the Crown Chakra, and when burnt as incense, cinnamon raises spiritual energy to a higher level. Cinnamon oil helps to excess your extravert side, to come out of your shell and regain passion for life and be who you really are.
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