First of all let me begin by saying cinnamon is very strong, you must use caution when using it.

Cinnamon comes from the bark of several varieties of the evergreen trees that belongs to the genus Cinnamomum. The cinnamon essential oil Cinnamomum zeylanicun is distilled from the bark,stems and/or leaves( Cinnamomun verum) .The essential oil distilled from the bark is concentrated or very strong and very expensive. As aromatherapist we usually use cinnamon essential oils from the leaf, Cinnamomum verum it’s less expensive and it’s not as strong as the bark. All cinnamon essential oils must be diluted. I never recommend ingesting essential oils. We’ll leave that to the spice. You can use a small amount on the skin, but it is best to consult a certified aromatherapist for dilution rates. It’s best to just diffuse it or add a few drops to your vinegar and water (1:2) cleaning solutions, it’s anti-microbial.  The scent is amazing.The peppery, spicy and earthy scent is wonderful. I have a story. One afternoon I added a few drops to the diffuser. I kept getting up from the computer and I could not stay focused. But when I got up I was just walking in circles, I couldn’t understand what was going on. It finally came to me, I was looking for that cinnamon candy my mom always had in her purse. You guys know the ones from the Brach’s candy station in the local grocery store. Essential oils effects the body, mind and spirit. I receive little signs all the time letting me know to keep studying these amazing essential oils.

Cinnamon sticks and powder are usually from the bark of the evergreen Cinnamomum cassia.

Cinnamon is known to:

Lower blood sugar

Lower blood pressure

Destroy bacteria and viruses

Assist in weight loss

Help with circulation

Help with digestion

It helps repel insects

Rheumatism

Stress

Aphrodisiac