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 Profile -
Cassia is native to
the south-eastern parts of China and to a lesser extent in Vietnam and
India. It is a slender, evergreen tree up to 20 m high, with leathery
leaves and small white flowers, with the essential being obtained by
steam distillation from the leaves, twigs and stalks. It is cheaper and
more abundant than the Ceylon variety, and is the only official
essential oil of Cinnamon in the United States Pharmacopoeia and German
Pharmacopoeia. It is mostly imported from Canton and Singapore. Its
value dependant mainly on the percentage of cinnamic aldehyde which it
contains. It is heavier, less liquid, and congeals more quickly than the
Ceylonese variety.
 Uses -
Cassia essential
oil, has a sweet, spicy-hot fragrance. It is
a physical and emotional stimulant and gets the blood and mind in
motion. Affect the libido and is known as an aphrodisiac, as well as an
antidepressant. Aroma in a room reduces drowsiness, irritability, pain
and frequency of headaches.; Makes a warming liniment to relax tight
muscles, ease joint pain, menstrual cramps, and increase circulation. It
has often been used as a spice and food flavoring, as well as for
treatment of digestive complaints, and in Chinese medicine particularly
for vascular disorders.Stomachic, carminative, mildly astringent, said
to be emmenagogue and capable of decreasing the secretion of milk. The
tincture is also useful in uterine haemorrhage and menorrhagia. Cassia
is chiefly used to assist and to flavour other drugs, being helpful in
diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and to relieve flatulence. The essential
oil is a powerful germicide, but being very irritant is rarely used in
medicine for this purpose. It is a strong local stimulant, sometimes
prescribed in gastro-dynia, flatulent colic, and gastric debility.
 Cassia
essential oil,
blends
well with the following essential oils: balsam peru,
caraway,
chamomile,
frankincense,
ginger,
nutmeg,
rosemary,
Geranium,
black pepper, and all the
spices,
coriander, and citrus oils.
Cautions -
Can be a skin irritate, redden, and even burn
sensitive skin so use carefully (no more than half drop per bath). Avoid
in cosmetics and during pregnancy.
-Dermal toxin
-Dermal irritant
-Dermal sensitizer
-Mucous membrane irritant
-Dilute before use
-Do not use
directly on the skin
Properties - Antidiarrheal,
anti-emetic, anti microbial, astringent, carminative, spasmolytic. |
Common Name
- Cassia Oil, Cinnamon Cassia Oil
Botanical
Name - Cinnamomum cassia
Country
of Origin -
India
Parts
Used -
Leaves
Extraction
- Steam
Distillation |
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Essential oils packing:
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5 ml, 10
ml, 25 ml or any pack asked by customer. Minimum order in our label 1000
and in private label 5000
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Bulk
packing is also available.
All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural essential oils, of
therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our
products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic essential oils.
Cassia Essential oils and aromatherapy
products can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage
oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume
oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense,
light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.
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