Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

Cinnamon is one of the most appreciated spices in the world. It is generally available in the form of aromatic sticks or powder. It was used in ancient Egyptian culture and traditional Chinese and ayurvedic herbal formulations. The cinnamon tree is 10-15 meters tall and it has smooth bark and ovate-oblong green or young pink leaves of 3 to 7 inches. The cinnamon tree grows as leafy bushes and it is harvested after three years. Cinnamon leaf essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the cinnamon tree which belongs to the Lauraceae family. Cinnamon essential oil manufacturers derive the essential oils from the bark or leaves of cinnamon trees. This oil is ideal to be applied to the skin directly and provides an excellent effect on the skin. The plant is native to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka fulfills 80 to 90% of the global demand for cinnamon and related products. This cinnamon tree is also found in different parts of the world such as the Malabar Coast of India, Comoros islands, South America, Madagascar, and others. Cinnamon leaf oil manufacturers employ steam distillation methods to extract the oil. Cinnamon leaf oil is a fluid liquid with a slightly oily feeling.