Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil Pure

Herbology Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is 100% pure, therapeutic grade Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon / Ceylon Cinnamon) leaf oil, steam distilled from the fresh leaves of the same cinnamon tree that produces the world's most prized cinnamon bark. Known as "Dar Chini" in Urdu and Hindi, Cinnamomum verum is the true cinnamon, native to Sri Lanka and cultivated across South and Southeast Asia for over 4,000 years. Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is botanically distinct from Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil in a critically important way: while bark oil is dominated by cinnamaldehyde (55 to 75%), leaf oil is dominated by eugenol (70 to 90%), producing a notably different aromatic and therapeutic profile. Cinnamon Leaf Oil has a warmer, spicier, slightly more clove like aroma than bark oil, and is significantly gentler on skin due to its eugenol rather than cinnamaldehyde base, making it the more practical and skin friendly choice for topical applications, massage blends, and DIY formulations.

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil's primary active compound is eugenol, typically comprising 70 to 90% of the oil, the same pharmacologically active phenol that is the primary compound in clove bud oil and is used as the active ingredient in pharmaceutical dental preparations, surgical antiseptics, and topical analgesics worldwide. Eugenol's analgesic mechanism involves the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and the blocking of sodium channels in nerve endings, producing genuine pain relieving and anti inflammatory effects. Its antimicrobial and antifungal action addresses scalp microorganisms including dandruff causing Malassezia fungi and acne causing bacteria. Its vasodilatory action increases local blood circulation, generating a warming sensation in the scalp and skin that stimulates follicle activity and supports healthier hair growth. In aromatherapy, its warm, spicy, deeply familiar aroma is comforting, grounding, and emotionally warming. Compared to Cinnamon Bark Oil, Cinnamon Leaf Oil is the more versatile, more skin friendly, and more practically applicable essential oil for topical and DIY use.

• Eugenol Dominant Composition (70 to 90%) the same active compound as clove bud oil and pharmaceutical dental preparations; analgesic, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti inflammatory action
• Gentler Than Cinnamon Bark Oil eugenol base is significantly less sensitizing than cinnamaldehyde; more suitable for topical applications, massage blends, and DIY formulations
• Scalp Stimulation and Hair Growth Support vasodilatory action increases follicle circulation; antifungal action addresses dandruff causing Malassezia fungi
• Prostaglandin Inhibition Analgesic Action dual analgesic mechanism for genuine pain relief in massage and muscle care applications
• Warming and Comforting Aromatherapy warm, spicy, slightly clove like aroma delivers emotional warmth, comfort, and grounding
• 100% Pure and Therapeutic Grade steam distilled from Cinnamomum verum leaves; no additives, fillers, or synthetic fragrance

Applications

• Scalp stimulation and hair growth support
• Warming muscle and joint massage blends
• Antimicrobial skin and scalp care
• Comforting and warming aromatherapy
• DIY beauty and wellness formulations

How to Use

• Scalp stimulation: Add 3 to 5 drops to 30ml of carrier oil (coconut or jojoba) and massage into scalp. Leave for 20 to 30 minutes before washing out. The gentle warming sensation indicates vasodilatory activity. Use 2 to 3 times per week.
• Warming massage blend: Add 5 to 8 drops to 30ml of carrier oil and massage into muscles and joints for a warming, analgesic experience. Pairs powerfully with black pepper and ginger for an intensely warming therapeutic blend.
• Aromatherapy: Add 3 to 5 drops to a diffuser for a warm, spicy, comforting atmosphere. Pairs beautifully with orange, clove, and vanilla for a classic warm spice blend.
• DIY formulations: Add at 0.5 to 1% concentration in skin care formulations. Significantly more skin friendly than Cinnamon Bark Oil and suitable at higher concentrations for topical use.
• Tip: Cinnamon Leaf Oil is the practical formulator's choice over Cinnamon Bark Oil for topical applications. Its eugenol base delivers the same warming, antimicrobial, and analgesic benefits as bark oil with a substantially lower sensitization risk, making it the preferred cinnamon essential oil for massage blends, scalp treatments, and DIY skin care formulations.
• Important: Always dilute before skin application (0.5 to 1% in carrier oil). Never apply undiluted. Perform a patch test before first use. Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid on sensitive or damaged skin. Do not ingest. Keep away from children. If irritation occurs, apply carrier oil immediately to dilute.