Cassia Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia blume

Plant Part: Bark

Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Origin: China

Color: Golden yellow/brown

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Scent: Cassia essential oil is sweet, spicy, warm, and earthy.

Description: Cassia is made from the bark of trees in eastern Asia, related to the cinnamon tree.

History: As early as 2,000 BC, cinnamon (cassia) has been used for many different things. Egyptians used it as a perfuming agent during the embalming process, and was even cited in the Old Testament as an ingredient in anointing oil. It is thought to have been introduced to Europe by Arab traders, where it proved to be equally popular.

 Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Geranium, Rosemary, Orange

Safety Information: Avoid Cassia essential oil in cardiac, fibrillation, epilepsy, and fever. Do not take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you have never used before.

*Note: These statements have not been approved by the FDA. We do not claim that this will cure, treat, or prevent any diseases or ailments.