OVERVIEW
Cassia bark oil is derived from the Cinnamomum cassia plant of the Lauraceae family. It is frequently compared to cinnamon bark oil and cinnamon leaf oil, which are both extracted from the same plant species. Also known as the Chinese cinnamon, cassia is native to China and is a slender, evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters or 65 feet tall. It has thick, leathery leaves and tiny, immaculately white flowers. It is a dark brown liquid with a strong warm and woody-resinous odor and sweet balsamic undertone. The tannins in the bark give the essential oil a dark color if copper stills are used. Rectified cassia bark oil, on the other hand, has a yellowish color. The main chemical components of cassia bark oil are cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, benzaldehyde, linalool and chavicol.
Cassia can be used in cooking either as a replacement for Cinnamon in pies and breads or by itself in a myriad of entrées and desserts. This strong, scented oil is very warm and spicy like its relative cinnamon. That wonderful aroma that is familiar in the spice world, is a favorite to create seasonal blends that bring the Holidays indoors. This powerful oil can be used in a warming massage blend, but only very little is needed. The health benefits of cassia essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an anti-diarrhea, antidepressant, anti-emetic, anti-galactagogue, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-arthritic, astringent, antiviral, carminative, circulatory, emmenagogue, febrifuge, and stimulant substance.
APPEARANCE
Pale yellow to brown colour liquid
ODOUR
Characteristic, warm, spicy odour
ORIGINAL PLANT
Cinnamomum cassia
CAS NUMBER
8007-80-5 ; 84961-46-6
FEMA NUMBER
2258
EINECS NUMBER
284-635-0
PRODUCT CODE
AFE003005
SYNONYM
Chinese cassia, Chinese cinnamon, Cassia lignea
PARTS USED
Leaves and Bark
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distillation
SHELF LIFE
24 Months
FLASHPOINT
>100°C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
1.045-1.063 @ 20°C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.595-1.615 @ 20°C
QUALITY
100% Pure and Natural
SOLUBILITY
Insoluble in Water; soluble in alcohols
BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM
Cassia oil is an antimicrobial and antiviral agent; it also works as a febrifuge, fighting infections that cause fever. This powerful oil protects the urethra, colon, kidneys and urinary tract from microbial growth and infections. Itcan stimulate bodily functions, the brain and nervous system, circulation, discharges and secretions, and your overall metabolism - all helping you become more alert and active.
FIGHTS BACTERIA
Cassia oil serves as a antimicrobial and antibacterial agent that protects the body from dangerous infections. Itinhibits a lot of microbial growth which gives you protection from things like microbial infections. This particular property is useful in the treatment of microbial diseases of the urinary tracts, kidneys, colon, urethra, and other bodily parts. Both oil and pure cinnamaldehyde (the organic compound that gives cassia its flavor and odor) were equally effective in inhibiting the growth of various isolates of bacteria.
IMPROVES CIRCULATION
The circulation of your blood is one of the most essential functions of your body with regards to comprehensive health and wellness. By improving the circulation of blood throughout the body, cassia oil ensures that you get the proper amounts of nutrients and oxygen in order to thrive. By improving circulation, cassia oil also lowers the risk of stroke and heart attack — two life-threatening occurrences that can be avoided with this powerful oil.
RELIEVES MENSTURAL SYMPTOMS
Cassia oil helps open obstructed menstrual paths, so it relieves the cramps that are common when menstruating and keeps your cycle regular. It can even help to shorten the duration of your period and stop excessive bleeding, known as menorrhagia. It also naturally remedies PMS cramps and menstrual symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, moodiness and bloating. By reducing inflammation and bloating, and relaxing the body and mind with its warming effects, cassia oil is the perfect treatment for those unwelcome menstrual symptoms.
OTHER BENEFITS
Cassia oil’s anti-inflammatory properties reduce arthritis symptoms naturally, it is an anti-diarrhea agent; it’s able to bind bowels and stop diarrhea episodes.