Cassia Essential Oil 1/2 oz (15 ml)
Cassia - Cinnamomum cassia Blume, fam. Lauraceae
Source - Bark
Production Method - Steam Distilled
Origin - Asia
Description - An evergreen tree growing to 7 m with a white aromatic bark and angular branches. The leaves are oblong-lancelate about 18 cm (7 in) long. Small yellow flowers hang from long stocks, and bloom in early summer. Cassia grows in hot, wet, tropical climates both wild and commercially. The stems are cut down when the bark is mature. The bark is removed in short lengths and dried.
Effects on the Mind - Aroma in a room reduces drowsiness, irritability, pain and frequency of headaches.
Effects on the Body - Cassia is a tonic, carminative and stimulant. It is used to treat nausea and flatulence. It is also used alone or in combination to treat diarrhea. Chinese and Japanese scientists have found that cassia has sedative effects and lowers high blood pressure and fever in experimental animals. The oil has antiseptic properties, killing various types of bacteria and fungi.
Note - Base
Blends Well With - Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme.
Cautions - Can be a skin irritate, redden, and even burn sensitive skin so use carefully (no more than half drop per bath). Avoid in cosmetics and during pregnancy.
