Cinnamon Oil

What is the Cinnamon

       There are two primary types of cinnamon oils available on the market: cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil. While they have some similarities, they’re different products with somewhat separate uses. Cinnamon bark oil is extracted from the outer bark of the cinnamon tree. It’s considered very potent and has a strong, “perfume-like” smell, almost like taking an intense whiff of ground cinnamon. Cinnamon bark oil is usually more expensive than cinnamon leaf oi

Benefits of Cinnamon Oil

Some of the most researched health benefits of cinnamon  oil include:

• Decreases inflammation
• Reduces blood sugar
• Decreases bad cholesterol
• Fights infections
• High antioxidant content
• Stimulates the immune system
• Stimulates libido
• Fights parasites

Cinnamon Oil Uses

What is cinnamon essential oil used for? Here are some of the most popular ways cinnamon oil is used today:

1. Heart Health-Booster

Cinnamon oil can naturally help to boost heart health. An animal study published in 2014 demonstrates how cinnamon bark extract along with aerobic training can help to improve heart performance. The study also shows how cinnamon extract and exercise can help to lower both overall cholesterol and LDL “bad” cholesterol while raising HDL “good” cholesterol.

2. Improves Blood Sugar Levels

In both human and animal models, cinnamon has been shown to have positive effects on insulin release, which means it can help keep blood sugar stable and therefore prevent chronic fatigue,  moodiness, Sugar cravings and overeating.

3. For Skin, Hair and Lips

Cinnamon oil can be a benefit for hair, too, with many beauty magazines recommending this spicy essential oil to boost hair health and growth.  You can combine a few drops of cinnamon oil with a carrier oil such as almond oil  for a quick homemade scalp treatment.

Using warming cinnamon oil for lips is a natural way to plump them by boosting circulation to this area. Combine two drops of cinnamon oil with a tablespoon of coconut oil for a great DIY lip plumper.

4. May Help with Weight Loss

Cinnamon is gaining a reputation for being a fat-burning food  and valuable tool for weight loss. With its ability to balance blood sugar levels and sweeten the taste of foods without any added sugar, it’s very helpful for curbing a sweet tooth.

5. May Help Ulcers

A type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori or  is known to cause ulcers. When H. pylori is eradicated or reduced this can greatly help with ulcer symptoms. A controlled trial looked at the effects of taking 40 milligrams of a cinnamon extract twice daily for four weeks on 15 human patients known to be infected with H. pylori. While the cinnamon did not completely eradicate the H. pylori, it did reduce colonization of the bacteria to some extent and it was well-tolerated by patients.