Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

Our Organic Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the glossy green leaves of the Cinnamomum verum tree, grown in the tropical forests of Sri Lanka, the native homeland of true Ceylon cinnamon. Compared to cinnamon bark oil, leaf oil has a softer, more herbaceous-spicy aroma and is generally better suited for everyday aromatherapy and topical blends when properly diluted.

This oil is valued for its purifying, warming, and comforting properties and has been traditionally used in wellness practices to support immune health, circulation, and emotional balance.

Key Benefits

✔ Helps support a healthy immune system during seasonal changes
✔ Naturally purifies and freshens indoor air when diffused
✔ Provides a warming, soothing sensation in massage blends
✔ May help ease feelings of fatigue and mental sluggishness
✔ Supports a clean, hygienic environment due to its natural antimicrobial properties

Cinnamon leaf oil is rich in eugenol, the same naturally occurring compound found in clove oil, giving it strong cleansing and comforting qualities.

Traditional & Modern Uses

Aromatherapy

• Diffuse during colder months for a cozy, comforting atmosphere

• Blends well with orange, clove, tea tree, eucalyptus, and frankincense for seasonal wellness

Topical Use (Always Diluted)

• Added in low dilution to massage oils to promote warmth and circulation

• Used in foot care blends and muscle massage oils for a soothing, warming effect

Natural Cleaning & Home Care

• Popular in DIY cleaning sprays and air fresheners due to its purifying properties

• Helps eliminate musty or stale odors

Perfumery & Blending

• Provides a spicy, slightly clove-like middle note in natural perfume blends

• Adds depth and warmth to fall and winter aromatic profiles

Aroma Profile

• Scent: Spicy, warm, slightly sweet with clove-like undertones

• Strength: Medium to strong

• Note: Middle

Leaf oil is less sweet and more herbaceous than bark oil, making it easier to blend and less overpowering in diffusion.

Safety & Dilution Guidelines

While milder than cinnamon bark oil, cinnamon leaf oil is still potent and should be used with care.

• Recommended dilution: 0.5% – 1% for topical use

• May cause skin irritation or sensitization in higher concentrations

• Avoid use on broken or sensitive skin

• Not recommended for use during pregnancy or on very young children without professional guidance

• Perform a patch test before first use

Because of its high eugenol content, this oil should always be used in low concentrations in leave-on products.

Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf life: Approximately 3–5 years when stored properly

• Keep tightly sealed in a dark amber glass bottle

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and air exposure

Proper storage helps preserve its therapeutic properties and prevents oxidation.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Cinnamomum verum

• Common name: Cinnamon Leaf, Ceylon Cinnamon Leaf

• Plant part used: Leaves

• Extraction method: Steam distilled

• Origin: Sri Lanka

• Cultivation: Certified Organic

• Color: Yellow to brownish yellow

• Consistency: Thin

• Main constituents: Eugenol, eugenyl acetate

Cinnamon Leaf vs. Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon leaf essential oil offers a more affordable and versatile alternative to bark oil, with a softer aroma and improved safety profile for diluted topical use. It is often preferred in soaps, candles, massage oils, and household products where the intense heat of bark oil would be too strong.

This essential oil is USDA certified organic and has been tested for purity via GCMS analysis. Store bottle upright and away from direct sunlight. This oil is extremely potent - DO NOT use directly on the skin without first diluting with a carrier oil. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.