A close relative of true cinnamon, cassia essential oil has a spicy scent which is reminiscent of winter holidays. Scent some homemade pine cone potpourri with cassia, sweet orange, and coriander essential oils. A drop of Cassia essential oil can also be diffused with equal parts of Clove Bud and Sweet Orange to bring back holiday memories. Cassia essential oil is sometimes used as part of a topically applied warming blend, but great care must be taken as this is an oil which can easily irritate skin.
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia
Country of Origin: China
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Bark
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Scent: Cinnamon Cassia essential oil has a warm, very spicy scent.
Blends Well With: Cedarwood, Clove, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange Blood, Orange Sweet, Ylang Ylang
Cautions: We recommend a maximum dilution of 0.05% for topical applications. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.