Essential Oil, Cassia

Name: Cassia

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia

Main Constituents: Cinnamic aldehyde: 85%

Origin: China

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Part of Plant: Leaves

Description & Colour: Pale yellow to reddish liquid, medium to thicker viscosity

Aromatic Summary: Cassia oil has a strong warm and spicy scent.

Flashpoint: 91.67°C

Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container 

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Caution: Skin irritants, sensitizer and must be avoided during pregnancy. In large quantities, this essential oil may be toxic.

Usage: Antidiarrheal, antiemetic, antimicrobial, astringent, carminative, spasmolytic. Has sedative effects, can lower high blood pressure, and has antiseptic properties. Used mainly as a calming or stomach tonic.

Blends well with: Benzoin, Clove Bud, Coriander, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary, and Thyme

Cassia oil, also known as Chinese Cinnamon, has an uplifting and comforting aroma. The towering evergreen trees originated in East Asia and are closely related to the “true Cinnamon” plant, Cinnamomum zeylanicum.