Cassia Essential Oil, China

Botanical Name:  Cinnamomum cassia
Origin:                  China
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Parts used:           Leaves and Twigs
Color: Golden Orange to Reddish Brown
Perfumery Note:  Middle         
Consistency:        Medium
Aromatic Description: Sweet Spicy Cinnamon like Aroma
Blends well with:     Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Caraway, Chamomile, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Geranium Rose, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Mandarin, Nutmeg, Orange, Rosemary, Thyme
Initial Strength:   Strong
Class:              Aldehyde
          Cassia is a powerful essential oil with a very sweet cinnamon like aroma. It is often used as a cinnamon substitute and today and most cinnamon flavored candies are flavored with cassia instead. It is considered by some to be the “Poor Mans Cinnamon”. The oil is produced from leaves which are more easily renewable than removing bark from Cinnamon trees. It is much more abundant and cheaper than true Cinnamon Bark.
       
          Cassia increases circulation which may be beneficial for exercise and cellulite however, many aromatherapists consider cassia to be too powerful to be used on the skin even when diluted (0.05% max). It may be better diffused into the air.
          Cassia is soothing to the stomach when diffused, sprayed in the air or in burner blends.
          Cassia dried herb has been used in China for centuries as an aid for stomach problems such as nausea and indigestion. It has qualities as a disinfectant, insect repellent, and added to balms for sore joints to reduce pain and increase mobility. Today Cassia is being studied for its blood pressure lowering and sedative qualities.

Note: Not for internal use. Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids.

Caution: Do not use while pregnant. High risk of skin sensitivity. Not safe for children under 6. Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly. If under a doctor's care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before attempting a full body massage. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.