CINNAMON OIL TIPS AND TRICKS

The following article was published by  Mr. Michael Scholes, essential oil expert.

Cinnamon essential oil is mentioned in the scriptures, implying that it has history and sacred applications in medicine, embalming and incense making. The essential oil is derived from the bark and leaves of several species of the cinnamon genus from Southeast Asia.  Essential oil made from cinnamon bark is more expensive than cinnamon leaf, as it takes a greater amount of the product to produce a similar amount of essential oil. The result is a cinnamon smell that is spicier, sweeter and stronger than the leaf oil.

While cinnamon leaf has a higher eugenol and analgesic (pain-reducing) component, cinnamon bark has higher cinnamaldehyde and this makes cinnamon bark an extremely strong respiratory and circulatory stimulant. The result is superior and more multi-dimensional benefits. Because cinnamon bark is stronger than cinnamon leaf, you can also use less but achieve better results—making it more cost effective.

Since it can be irritating to the skin and burning to the mouth in the incorrect dosage, how does one use this highly effective essential oil?

The proper dosage and application is critical for safety and therapeutic effect. Cinnamon bark essential oil is a strong irritant, and should never be applied directly to skin unless to a specific targeted point. Always use it diluted and never in a bath unless it is part of a blend where cinnamon is the last and least ingredient. Cinnamon essential oil is not recommended for use on sensitive areas either. Pregnant women should not use any kind of cinnamon oil. In the optimal dosage, Cinnamon oil is very good at delivering benefits like promoting normal blood flow and bringing dry heat and warmth when cold without excessive stimulation or irritation. Please note to always remember safety first and never about higher quantity—as using more oil does not always bring improved results.

Application to massage oil can be very effective when combined with other essential oils. Rarely is it used by itself, so you are most likely to see it used as an ingredient in an essential oil blend or synergy. If you are making a massage oil blend using Fractionated Coconut Oil, mix 18 drops of essential oil into 1 oz. of carrier oil, with only 1 or 2 drops being  Cinnamon oil. This will provide the bark but not the bite.

A few product tips: Cinnamon essential oil is excellent for promoting normal circulation, promoting normal respiratory health, and is excellent in a diffuser to cleanse the air. Mix  Cinnamon (5%), Eucalyptus Globulus or Radiata (40%), Frankincense (10%), Lemon (20%), Peppermint (10%), and Tea Tree (15%). The same combination can be used and applied to sore muscles and to the lungs by rubbing the mixture on the front of the chest and the back.

Internally, add 10 drops to 6-8 oz. of organic honey, stir well and add to ginger herbal tea by the teaspoon with squeezed lemon (fruit). It will bring inner warmth and help promote normal immune system function and be beneficial to your respiratory system.

When you add an accompanying cinnamon cookie (yes, you can add a few drops to cookie dough), it is the perfect addition to a chilly winter afternoon. The picture at left shows Ameo oil. I am not promoting Ameo or any other brand. I personally look for the best I can find.

SEXY ESSENTIAL OILS PLUS AN ASSIGNMENT

The following is a compilation from  Dr. Richard Plant,  Margarete Hyer, Green Diva Meg and yours truly, Judith Marie.

First, we need to understand why essential oils are so powerful. Inhalation of the aroma of a certified pure clinical essential oil can be a powerful way to affect memory, hormones, and emotions through the olfactory system.  Anatomically, the olfactory system is closely connected to the limbic system of the brain, which  includes the hippocampus (long-term memory), the amygdala (emotions), the hypothalamus (autonomic nervous system and hormones), and the cingulate gyrus (regulates blood pressure, heart rate, and attention).  It is due to the fact that the olfactory system is so closely connected to the limbic system that essential oils have such profound physiological and psychological effects. (Modern Essentials, Fourth Edition)

“Our sense of smell stimulates the nerve endings of the olfactory bulb, which lies at the back of the nose, which in turn stimulates a part of the brain called the limbic system that triggers our libido,” explains Blossom Kochhar, renowned aroma therapist.

“The essential oils do magic and stimulate the pituitary gland, the master of endocrine gland, which controls hormone production. In-activeness of pituitary gland can lead to low sex drive. So, the oils help keep it in an active state,” tells Aromatherapist, Dr. Naresh Arora, Chase Aroma Therapy.

Essential oils are small enough in molecular size to quickly penetrate the tissues of the skin.  They penetrate cell membranes, even if the membranes have hardened because of an oxygen deficiency.  Essential oils also stimulate blood flow, thereby increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery.  Scents travel along a neurological pathway, bypassing the blood brain barrier and going straight to the cells. Understanding the scientific aspect of how essential oils work motivates me to continue my daily use of essential oils. When you use certified pure clinical grade essential oils, it is guaranteed that you will notice a difference in how you feel day by day. Use these sexy essential oils daily via inhalation, application, and/or diffusing and you will notice a difference.  Notice how you feel and how people react to you when you wear essential oils. (Attraction Marketing at its best).

Let’s look at how these sexy essential oils benefit you. I am working on a recipe that I will share soon. Until then, play with the oils. Create a blend that works for you. Even though I call these the Sexy Essential Oils, you will see that they are good for much more than low sex drive.

GINGER

•Simulates circulation

•Relaxes the digestive system & muscles, and may put the body in a relaxed state

•Boosts fertility

•Helps impotency

SANDALWOOD

•Supports male arousal

•Enhances physical sensuality

•Relieves nervous tension

•Induces a state of calmness

-Helps with insecurity and irritability, as well as, tension, mood swings or hormone balance

A good quality Sandalwood, like Ameo, will be reflected in the price.

•Massage on feet

BERGAMOT

•Aphrodisiac

•Apply to pillow and bedsheets

•Puts women in the mood

•Calming and removes anxiety

-Helps with Anxiety, stress and negativity

•Diffuse

ORANGE

•Overcome shyness

•Use in full body massage with Fractionated Coconut Oil

•Increases attraction between people

•One drop nightly on your feet

ROSEMARY

•Increases blood flow and improves circulation

•Increases sensitivity to touch

•Heightens sensations

Improves memory

YLANG YLANG(means the flower of flowers)

•Most powerful aphrodisiac

•Fires up the libido

•Increases attraction between people

•Helps with high blood pressure, anxiety, impatience and detached feelings

Long used to calm anger, anxiety, fear, frigidity and improve self esteem

In Indonesia ylang ylang flowers are scattered on the beds of newlyweds to promote desire and bless the union with children. Don’t shy away from using it because of this – LOL.

PATCHOULI

Helps with Depression, Anxiety, Compulsiveness

Aids in relaxing

Improves Clarity

For many of us, patchouli brings on 1960s memories of Woodstock and the Grateful Dead concerts.

Patchouli in any blend together with other sensual oils will really give any Sexy Oils blend a boost.

VETIVER

Calms the mind

Helps with ADHD

Aids in Digestive Disturance

Aphrodisiac Blend – also an Anti-Anxiety Blend Recipe

2 drops Ginger

4 drops Sandalwood

4 drops Bergamot

3 Drops Orange

3 drops Rosemary

4 drops Ylang Ylang

2 drops Patchouli

1 drop Vetiver

Add the sexy essential oils to 4 ounces of fractionated coconut oil for a delightful massage oil.  Mix and store in a dark glass bottle. Without the coconut oil, use in an Air Diffuser.

Assignment:

To be attractive to others, you must first love and honor yourself. In business and in relationships, it’s  all about attraction marketing. Choose the essential oils from this list that most resonate with you.  Apply it to the bottom of your feet, the back of your neck, behind your ears, on your wrists, or all of the above… 3 times each day.  Do this for a minimum of 7 days and notice the difference in how you feel, as well as how people respond to you.   As I mentioned in the beginning, I am working on what I think will be an outstanding recipe. First, I will be using the above recipe and then tweaking it. 

ESSENTIAL OIL (EO)101

 EOs:

     .    Bring vitality – life into your body. Synthetic versions actually block certain bodily functions.

2.     Lower body toxicity – by cleansing and giving good flora to our systems

3.     Allow a flow of energy –

They are most effective when used every day – massage, diffused, added to drinks or food, capsules, and bath water.

EOs are anti inflammatory, antibiotic , antidepressant, and antihistamine.

For example – Using marjoram, lavender or sweet basil on a cut or scrape not only sterilizes, but promotes faster healing.

Moses was instructed to take cinnamon (strong antibacterial) and myrrh when leaving Egypt.  - Myrrh is used to stop bleeding, embalming and as medicine. It also slows signs of aging, heals cracked skin/heels and heals chapped dry skin. Cinnamon was used as medicine. 

Using any and all types of essential oils is better than using none at all. 

Peppermint is very concentrated. – 1 drop equals 23 cups of tea. I would recommend you touch a toothpick into peppermint and then swish into your hot water to make a cup of tea. Peppermint, as we have learned in a previous blog, is good for headaches and opening your sinuses. Please note - after putting peppermint oil onto your hands - WASH HANDS BEFORE GOING TO THE BATHROOM!!!

Some other  Hints with EOs:

Dryer Sheets – a few drops on a cloth of your favorite scent – better than toxic dryer sheets

Repel bugs – stop mildew – purify the air -  tuck cotton balls in car air vents, on a dust cloth or near home air vents that have a few drops.

Reduce paint fumes toxicity by adding a few drops of your favorite scent to your paint.

Wrinkles : frankincense…lavender..ylang ylang  …sandalwood plus a carrier oil.

Dry Skin – carrier oil  + lavender, tea tree, ylang ylang

A side note on Bengay. It's active ingredient is 30% synthetic methyl salicylate.   Wintergreen is  a natural methyl salicylate. Bengay has caustic ingredients – sulfuric acid, methanl, and phenol. Traces are left in you and you only  get 30% methyl salicylate.

Wintergreen is natural.  Next time, use Wintergreen oil with a carrier oil on those sore muscles.  

The following charts are taken from the website - experience essential oils.com

Essential Oil Skin Care Use Chart
Essential Oil	Dry Skin	Sensitive Skin	Oily Skin	Elasticity	Wrinkles	Non-Cystic Acne
Bergamot Citrus bergamia			x
Cedarwood Cedras atlantica	x					x
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea	x		x		x
Cypress Cypressus sempervirens			x		x
Frankincense Boswellia carterii & sacra			x	x	x
Geranium Pelargonium graveolens	x	x	x	x	x	x
Helichyrsum Helichrysum italicum			x		x
Jasmine Jasminum officinale	x	x
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia	x	x	x	x	x	x
Lemon Citrus lemon	x		x		x	x
Lemongrass Cymbopagon flexuosus			x			x
Myrrh Commiphora myrrh	x			x	x
Orange Citrus sinensis			x		x	x
Patchouli Pogostemon cablin	x		x		x	x
Peppermint Mentha piperita			x
Roman Chamomile Chamaemeleum nobile	x		x			x
Rose Rosa danascena	x					x
Rosewood Aniba rosaeodora	x					x
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis			x		x	x
Sandalwood Santalum album	x		x		x
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia			x			x
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata	x		x	x	x
Gentle Baby	x	x		x	x	x
Melrose Blend						x
Purification Blend						x
Rose Ointment	x			x	x

Essential Oil Use Chart for Hair
Essential Oil	Normal Hair	Dry Hair	Oily Hair	Flakey	Hair Growth
Basil Ocimum basilcum				x
Cedarwood Cedras atlantica	x			x	x
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea	x				x
Cypress Cypressus sempervirens			x	x	x
Geranium Pelargonium graveolens	x	x			x
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi					x
Lemon Citrus lemon			x	x
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia	x	x	x	x	x
Peppermint Mentha piperita			x
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis	x	x	x	x	x
Sage Salvia officinalis				x	x
Sandalwood Santalum album		x
Thyme Thymus vulgaris	x			x	x
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia				x
Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata					x
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata	x				x
Melrose Blend				x

But, what is Normal Hair Loss?

Normal hair loss is about 20-100 strands per day and normally increases with aging due to loss of hormones since they decrease with age.

Personally, I have found Clary Sage, Lavender and Ylang Ylang to be helpful. Ylang Ylang has a long history in skin and hair care products, particularly in Asia, where it is used to promote luxuriant hair.

Here is what I did to start:

1. Use a cleansing shampoo or cleansing oils first before you start. This will remove the buildup of chlorine, grease and chemicals in your hair and scalp.
2. Pick several oils to use for shampooing and/or make a blend with the base oil. (You may have to experiment with several oils until you find what you prefer)
3. Use until the feel there is improvement.
4. Start to include or use oils that support healthy hair growth.

I found that adding 3-5 drops of each oil every morning to a dime sized amount of organic shampoo works best for me.

Start slow and write down the changes so you can really keep track. Then work your way up to using more oils if you have to. Using more is not always better!

Fortunately, we don't have to do what Cleopatra did. It is reported that cones of animal fat were infused with rose and lavender oils. The cone was then strapped to her head. She wore it all day, letting the animal fat and oils drip into her hair and down her face and body. It is reported to have kept her ageless beauty glowing.  Try this if you dare. But take a picture and send it to me.