Odor: Powerful Cinnamon odor. Herbaceous & spicy. Warm and enveloping.
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Extraction Technique: Steam Distilled
Components: Bark
Color: Reddish/brown
Note: Middle/Base
Viscosity: Liquid
Properties: Aphrodisiac, regenerative, uplifting and warm.
Possible Uses: Do not use for hair or body care due to sensitivity. In minute doses, adds warmth, romance and lift to many blends.
Great with: Cedarwood, Elemi, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Ylang Ylang.
History & Facts: Valued for centuries as an aphrodisiac and spice, Ceylon became the target for colonial minded countries in the 16th century who prized the oil for themselves. A staple ingredient then and now in oriental scents and spicy colognes.
Safety Information: Relatively non-toxic.