Botanical Source: Cinnamon bark

Common names: Korunda, Cannelle, Dalchini, Cinnamon bark

Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Belonging to the family Lauraceae and is native to Sri Lanka.

Ingredients: ethyl cinnamate, eugenol, anethole, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, linalool, methyl chavicol, cinnamyl alcohol and a wide range of other volatile substances.  

Properties: distinct odor, strongly aromatic, sweet, pleasant, warm but hardly bitter or astringent. Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, very strong bactericidal properties, carminative, stimulant, antiseptic, anti-clotting, a strong desiccant, has the highest effectiveness against mosquito larvae, significant antioxidant potential, healing abilities, anti-inflammatory, boosts brain activity, cognitive function and memory, stops vomiting, relieves flatulence, reduces the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

Fields of application: is widely used as a spice in the preparation of chocolate, desserts, such as apple pie and cinnamon buns as well as spicy candies, tea, hot cocoa, liqueurs. in savoury dishes of chicken and lamb, to flavour cereals, bread-based dishes and fruits especially apples; natural food preservative. It is used to treat colds, diarrhoea and other problems of the digestive system, type II diabetes and insulin resistance, toothache, fights bad breath, arthritis pain.

Its recommended concentration in food, food supplements and natural remedies is 0.01 – 1.0%. Replacement rate of dry Cinnamon with Cinnamon CO2 extract is 1 kg with 8-12 g correspondingly. For convenient use, it is recommended to dilute the extract in any carrier oil (sunflower, olive, grape seed, etc.) in ratio of 1:20. Can be also used as an additive to cosmetic creams and massage oils designed for skin with acne problems, and also for skin rejuvenation and restoration. Per cent ratios to the total mass in cosmetic products are 0.001 – 0, 5%.

Caution: Cinnamon is not a commonly allergenic. Excessive use may cause inflamed taste buds, tender gums, and mouth ulcers. Large quantities can change breathing, dilate blood vessels, and cause sleepiness, depression. Extreme care should be taken when using on the skin. It must be diluted to less than 75% before use. Very concentrated! Add by 1-2 drops. Keep out of reach of children.