DESCRIPTION
Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree that belongs to the family of Lauraceae. The spice is obtained from the tree's bark and the oil is extracted using the CO2 extraction method.
COMMON NAMES
Zeylanicum, Cassia and Cinnamomum Burmannii
BLENDS WITH:
It mix well with benzoin, cloves, coriander, cardamom, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary and thyme.
CONSTITUENTS
The main chemical components of the essential oil, obtained from the leaves, are eugenol, eugenol acetate, cinnamic aldehyde and benzyl benzoate
USES
The cinnamon is used as spice and finds usage in various food and cosmetics preparations such as chocolates, creams, lotions and soaps.