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Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum J. Presl Family: Lauraceae. Synonyms: Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees; Ceylon cinnamon; true cinnamon. Origin: Native to Sri Lanka and parts of India. It's cultivated commercially in India, Africa, South America, the West Indies, Indonesia and the Seychelles. Botanical Description: A tropical medium-sized evergreen tree up to 15-meters (50 ft) high. Has long, lanceolated, leathery leaves, with small white flowers in clusters and small bluish fruits. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs. The oil is a yellow to brownish mobile liquid. Yield 0.5 to 0.7%. Aroma Profile: Has a warm-spicy top note. The dry out is tenacious and warm-spicy. Major Constituents: Eugenol (80-95%), benzyl benzoate, eugenyl acetate, β-caryophyllene. Adulterants: Clove leaf oil. Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20 Aromatherapy: Refreshing, vitalizing. Blends well with: Allspice, bergamot, bay leaf, lavender, rose, clary sage, ylang ylang, vanilla. Safety Data: A skin and eye irritant. Non-toxic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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