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Cassia Oil (CO2)

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Cassia Oil (Cinnamomum cassia) ~ CO2 Extract

Slightly more tapered flavor than true cinnamon bark ~ Cassia Oil is warm, sweet and offers a similar profile to highly revered cinnamon bark. Cassia CO2 extract is top notch!

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antioxidant
  • Astringent (Must use diluted)
  • Carminative (Reduces gas)
  • Digestive Aid (Diarrhea, perhaps Nausea)
  • May lower blood glucose
  • Potent Anti-microbial (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal)
  • Stimulant (Mood, Circulation, Sexual)
  • Warming Properties

Dr. Nick Notes

Similar to true ceylon cinnamon from Sri-Lanka, Cassia assists in clearing toxins and infections from the body, particularly the kidneys and colon. Reducing gas in the digestive system. Potent fighter of fungal infections - ringworm and candida and general colds and viruses. Cassia has been shown to counter bacteria responsible for food poisoning & demonstrated ability in destroying free radicals makes it a wonderful antioxidant.  Cassia Oil offers a wonderful warm and inviting aroma ~ Cassia oil has a known reputation as an aphrodisiac, likely as cassia warms the body ~ my intuition predicts vasodilatory properties.

Although Cassia is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Cassia CO2 Extracts' main constituent includes cinnamaldehyde, which is not recommended for topical use on the skin. There's some evidence suggesting cinnamon bark may be used as a blood glucose lowering agent – cassia oil likely has similar properties with it's close chemical relationship. Be aware if taking other medications that lower blood sugar. Avoid cassia oil internally during pregnancy.

Note: It’s recommended not to use in foods or ingested unless diluted – cassia oil is a strong dermal irritant and may irritate the oral mucosa. Sensitive individuals should not cook or flavor with this oil and ALWAYS dilute the oil before ingestion.

How to Use

- Diffuse 1-5 drops into a diffuser to warm & uplift an environment.
- Not recommended for topical use: Cassia Oil can be quite irritating when applied dermally!
- Cassia oil may be used in up to 5 drops internally daily. Use in a capsule infused into edible carrier oil OR may dilute appropriately in foods (great for chai, apples, chocolate!) ~ Not to exceed 200 mg each day internally per Tisserand & Young's research.
- Try diluting 1 drop in 2 tsp honey or 8 oz. of liquid – stir well!

For internal use with a trained practitioner or under a physician’s care ONLY. Must DILUTE before oral ingestion.

** Please note that this Cassia extract is grown under conventional farming techniques and does not have organic certifications. If used internally, do so at your own discretion (it is delicious, I enjoy this extract) **

Safety Summary

Hazards: drug interaction; may inhibit blood clotting; embryotoxicity; skin sensitization (high risk); mucous membrane irritation (low risk).
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Cautions (oral): Diabetes medication, anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders.

Maximum Adult Daily Oral Dose: 200 mg
Maximum Dermal Use Level: 0.05%

~ Adopted from Tisserand & Young, Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed. 2013 ~

Notes: CO2 Total Extract, Conventional Farming
Origin: China
Note Classification: Middle Note
Largest Producing Countries: China and Vietnam

Blends Well With: Cardamom, clove, coriander, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, rosemary, thyme and some citrus oils.

Constituent Range (Lawrence 1979 p. 13, 1995g p. 163, p201, 2001f p, 48-52)

  • (E)-Cinnamaldehyde (73.2 – 89.4%)
  • (Z)-Cinnamaldehyde (0.8 – 12.3%)
  • (E)-Cinnamyl acetate (0.1 – 5.4%)
  • Benzaldehyde (0.4 – 2.3%)
  • 2-Phenylethyl acetate (0 – 2.3%)
  • α-Terpineol (tr – 2.0%)
  • Coumarin (tr – 1.9%)
  • Salicylaldehyde (0.04 – 1.8%)
  • Borneol (tr – 1.3%)
  • Benzyl benzoate (tr – 1.0%)
  • Cinnamyl alcohol (0 – 0.04%)

This information was documented by Lawrence (1979 p. 13, 1995g p. 163, p201, 2001f p, 48-52) published by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young in 2013 and is posted to demonstrate some general range of chemical constituents of this essential oil. Each distillation & plant source varies and current batch will likely have some variance to the information published above. When possible, we will post current GC-MS analysis separately for our oils sold on this site, correlating with batch numbers for your enjoyment & awareness.

~ Be Blessed ~

References

  • Lawless, J. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, San Francisco: Conari Press, 2013
  • Friedman M, Henika PR, Mandrell RE. Bactericidal activities of plant essential oils and some of their isolated constituents against Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella enterica. J Food Prot. 2002 Oct;65(10):1545-60.
  • Hasanzade F, Toliat M, Emami SA, Emamimoghaadam Z. The Effect of Cinnamon on Glucose of Type II Diabetes Patients. J. Tradit Complement Med 2013 Jul;3(3):171-4
  • Ooi LS, Li Y, Kam SL, Wang H, Wong EY, Ooi VE. Antimicrobial activities of cinnamon oil and cinnamaldehyde from the Chinese medicinal herb Cinnamomum cassia Blume. Am J. Chin Med., 2006;34(3):511-22
  • Yang, CH, Li RX, Chuang LY, Antioxidant activity of various parts of Cinnamomum cassia extracted with different extraction methods. Molecules. 2012 Jun 13;17(6):7294-304

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product. *

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