Despite the fact that in the history of cinnamon is popular, in our time it is not among the most popular spices. In ancient times, the powder of cinnamon at a price could only be compared with gold. Chinese medicine uses cinnamon as one of the most curative ingredients. But in the modern world, when choosing essential oils, very rarely, first of all, it acquires cinnamon oil for its purposes. What is this from? In fact, oils that some can cause wild delight, other people will not have popularity. Aromatherapy is a very delicate matter. The choice of essential oils should be approached very carefully, taking into account the characteristics of temperament. It is important to consider the goals and problems that need to be addressed with aromatherapy.
This article describes what problems can be helped by the use of cinnamon essential oil. Perhaps, this information will give a boost to the fact that cinnamon oil will take place in your home collection of essential oils.
Medical application of cinnamon oil
The essential oil of cinnamon becomes extremely useful, as it is an excellent antiseptic at a time when raging influenza and ARI. Cinnamon oil not only helps alleviate the course of these diseases, but also cleans the air in the room, which can protect against the disease. For use in the disease you need only 1-2 drops of cinnamon oil to use with a teaspoon of honey or with herbal tea.
A unique feature of cinnamon essential oil is that, diluted with vegetable oil (1: 1) or undiluted, the oil can neutralize poisons in the case of bites of different insects or even snakes. In addition to the above, cinnamon oil can act as a natural remedy against syncope, as well as stop blood.
Who could have thought that this is quite frivolous oil at first glance, can solve such complex medical problems! However, this is not all that can oil cinnamon. In the list of positive effects that cinnamon essential oil has, there is a digestive system, improving the performance of all organs that are responsible for digestion.
The list is supplemented with still useful properties for the respiratory system, and also essential oil of cinnamon is able to stabilize the metabolism, adjust the heart and solve various problems with the skin (warts, fungal diseases, inflammation, scabies).
Many athletes like cinnamon oil for the fact that it can relieve muscle tension, as well as muscle inflammation. For this, a mixture of 10 ml of vegetable oil is used in the massage, to which 2-3 drops of cinnamon essential oil are added. Also, this proportion with vegetable oil greatly alleviates the pain in rheumatism.
Separate gratitude to cinnamon oil can be expressed by men and women, to whom it helped to solve such problems as frigidity, leucorrhoea, irregular menstrual cycle, stagnant phenomena in a man in the genitals, impotence. Also, cinnamon oil has a mild stimulating effect, contributes to sensuality during sex.
Cinnamon essential oil: use to improve the emotional state
Cinnamon oil can simultaneously combine restoring, toning, amusing and relaxing, creating a cosiness and an invigorating effect. Use of cinnamon essential oil to get rid of psycho-emotional problems is considered one of the most effective means in an auromatherapy.
Cinnamon is able to get rid of almost any negative emotions, and help in emotional recovery after severe physical illnesses.
If you drop 3-4 drops of this essential oil in the aroma lamp, then fill the room with a pleasant spicy aroma, which will greatly improve the psycho-emotional state.
Application of cinnamon oil for cosmetic purposes
It is known that cinnamon essential oil has the property of improving blood supply, so it is logical that it can be used in various mixtures to enhance hair growth. For example, as a mixture that improves hair growth, you can use a combination of the base jojoba oil and 4 drops of cloves, cinnamon, juniper and rosemary. It turns out a smart hair mask. In addition, cinnamon oil is an excellent remedy for getting rid of excess weight and cellulite.
With the help of essential oil of cinnamon, you can enhance the action of face creams. To do this, add 2 drops of cinnamon oil in 15 ml of cream. This additive will help remove excess pallor of the skin. Simultaneously with the use of cinnamon oil for cosmetic purposes, remember that in its pure form this oil can not be applied to the skin, but only with the necessary amount of base.
There are other rules that must be followed when using cinnamon oil for cosmetic and other purposes. For example, experts generally do not recommend using cinnamon essential oil for sensitive skin. Even if your skin is not particularly sensitive, it is still best to use oil in small amounts.
Despite the fact that the oil has a positive effect on the psyche, it is not recommended to use it often for nervous exhaustion. It is also contraindicated to use cinnamon essential oil for pregnant women. Do not use cinnamon with chemotherapy and with a disease such as epilepsy.
Optimal combination of cinnamon oil with other oils
Cinnamon oil perfectly combines with oils of orange, grapefruit, bergamot, ylang-ylang, mandarin, rosemary, lavender, fir, tea tree, myrrh, rose and black pepper.