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Cassia Essential Oil
Cassia Essential Oil
Cassia Essential Oil is also known as cassia bark or Chinese cinnamon. Cassia tree can grow up to 7 meters in length with white bark and bony branches. The small white flowers are followed by single-seeded berries. It is widely used to flavor curries, in baked foods, candies and soft drinks.
General Name: | Cassia Essential Oil |
Botanical Name: | Cinnamomum Cassia |
Method of Extraction: | Steam distillation |
Part of Plant Used: | Leaves |
Origin: | India, China |
Application: | Cassia oil is used as a tonic, carminative and stimulant. Cassia oil is also used to treat nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. It has antiseptic properties. It is widely used for colds, influenza, fevers, arthritis, and rheumatism. |
Strength of Aroma: | Sharp |
Color: | Pale yellow to reddish brown |
Blends Well With: | It firmly blends with benzoin, cloves, cardamom, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary and thyme. |
Aromatic Scent: | It has a warm, bitter and spicy aroma. |
History: | Cassia oil is native to china and known as Chinese cinnamon. The tree grows up to 20 meters high, with sharp leaves and small white flowers. Since ancient times it has been used in china for its medicinal properties. |
Precautions: | Cassia oil should not be used on the skin as it is a dermal irritant. It should be avoided during pregnancy. |