Botonical Name | : | Cinnamomum Zeylanicum | |
CAS # | : | 8015-91-6 | |
Country of Origin | : | Sri lanka | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellowish to brownish liquid with Spicy, warm cinnamon odour | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils, insoluble in water. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 1.0385 – 1.0492 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -1.5° to +2.5° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.5240 – 1.5365 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | > 100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Cinnamaldehyde, eugenol | |
Plant Part Used | : | Bark | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
It is a tropical evergreen tree of the laurel family growing up to 15 m (45 feet) in the wild. This essential oil is extracted by water or steam distillation from the Bark of Cinnamon. It is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15m high, with strong branches and thick scabrous bark. The tree has shiny green, leathery leaves with small white flowers and oval bluish-white berries. These plants are organically cultivated and are "Indian Organic Certified".CONSTITUENTS:
Eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, benzyl benzoate, linalol, Alpha Pinene, Alpha-Phellandrene.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note of medium aroma, it has a warm, spicy scent between that of clove and cinnamon, but with herbaceous notes that are not sweet. Customers seeking the smell of the cinnamon spice should purchase Cinnamon Bark.BLENDS WITH:
It blends well with benzoin, cloves, coriander, cardamom, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary and thyme.COMMON NAMES:
Cinnamon, Cassia Bark, Cinnamon BarkUSES:
Cinnamon Bark is the most common part and widely used as a spice. It is mainly used in cookery as a condiment and flavoring material. Cinnamon organic oil is extensively used all over the world for treating various health disorders such as respiratory problems, skin infections, blood impurity, menstruation problems, heart disorders, etc. Cinnamon has various other health benefits, owing to its attributes of antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, astringent and anti clotting properties.CERTIFICATION:
Indian Certified Organic (ICO) and Department of Agriculture.