Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves of Cinnamomum verum. It has a warm, spicy, clove-like aroma with woody and slightly medicinal notes and is generally considered a middle note in aromatic formulations.

Four Primary Constituents and Typical Ranges

• Eugenol: approximately 70–85%
• β-Caryophyllene: approximately 2–8%
• Benzyl benzoate: approximately 1–5%
• Linalool: approximately 1–4%

These are representative natural ranges rather than guaranteed batch values. Composition varies with plant variety or chemotype, growing region, harvest, processing, distillation, storage, and the individual production batch.

Common Uses and Aromatic Properties

This essential oil is commonly used in small amounts in adult warming massage blends, seasonal diffusion, soaps, and cleansing household products. In aromatherapy, it is traditionally valued for warming, stimulating, cleansing, deodorizing, and antioxidant properties. These descriptions refer to customary aromatic and cosmetic use and are not claims that the oil diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents disease.

Adult Dilution and Use

This is a hot oil. Keep topical use at or below 0.6%. A practical 10 mL preparation is 1 drop, approximately 0.5%. Drop measurements are approximate because drop size varies by oil and dispenser. Begin with the lowest effective dilution and perform a patch test before broader use.

Use With Children

Not recommended for children. Do not use essential oils routinely with children under age 2 unless directed by a pediatric healthcare professional or qualified clinical aromatherapist. Never place essential oils in or near a child's eyes, nose, mouth, ears, or hands.

Safety Precautions

Can irritate and sensitize skin. Never use undiluted. Avoid during pregnancy and nursing, with anticoagulants or bleeding disorders, before surgery, and on damaged or highly sensitive skin. For external and aromatic use only. Do not ingest unless specifically directed by a properly qualified healthcare professional. Avoid the eyes and mucous membranes, keep out of reach of children, and discontinue use if irritation or breathing discomfort occurs.