Cassia Therapeutic Grade Oil
Botonical Name | : | Cinnamomum cassia | |
CAS # | : | 8007-80-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | Vietnam | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellowish-brown liquid with Sweet Cinnamon odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.050 – 1.080 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N/A | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.580 – 1.600 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | > 100 °C | |
Major Constituents | : | Cinnamic aldehyde | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Known by the botanical Name Cinnamomum cassia, Therapeutic Grade Cassia Oil is derived from leaves through steam distillation process. It is cheaper & more abundant than Ceylon variety with its value depending mainly on percentage of cinnamic aldehyde which it contains.CONSTITUENTS:
Volatile Oils, Cinnamic aldehydeAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
This Oil has a pungent, warm scent from its 1% to 2% volatile oil that is mainly responsible for the spicy aroma. It is a strong top note.BLENDS WITH:
Balsam peru, chamomile, frankincense, caraway, ginger, nutmeg, Geranium, rosemary, black pepper, and all spices, coriander, & citrus oils.COMMON NAMES:
Cassia Oil, Cinnamon Cassia Oil USES:
Therapeutic Grade Cassia Oil has a sweet, spicy-hot fragrance and is used as a physical & emotional stimulant, affecting the libido and known for its aphrodisiac qualities. Its aroma in a room also reduces drowsiness, pain, irritability and frequency of headaches. It also helps in relaxing tight muscles, menstrual cramps, ease joint pain and increase circulation. Further, it is also used as spice & food flavoring as well as for treatment of digestive complaints.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
This Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - analgesic, expectorant, tonic, antiseptic and as a stimulating agent.