CInnamon Bark oil
MODE OF EXTRACTION-
The leaves and twigs or inner dried bark are subjected to steam distillation. The leaves yield 1.6 - 1.8 % and the bark 0.5 - 1.00 % oil. The essential oil extracted from the leaves yields more delicate oil.
USES-
It can be used for infection of the respiratory tract, rheumatism, arthritis and general pains. It calms an exhausted feeling of depression, tones the whole body and stimulates the glandular system, thus easing period pains. The therapeutic properties of cinnamon oil are antiseptic, antibiotic, antispasmodic, stomachic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cardiac, analgesic, carminative, vermifuge insecticide, tonic and stimulant.
In vapor therapy, cinnamon oil can be used in acute bronchitis and colds, as well as sneezing. Cinnamon oil can be used in blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath. It is used in the formulation of a cream or lotion.
It is use d in cookery as a condiment and flavoring material. It is used in the preparation of chocolate.
PROPERTIES
Cinnamon bark oil has a warm, spicy musky smell with red-brown color, which is not usually used in aromatherapy. The viscosity is medium to watery.
High dosages can cause convulsions .The essential oil extracted from cinnamon bark should be avoided in total, as it is considered to be a dermal toxin, irritant and sensitizer.
It was first time originated from Madagascar.
Product Name : Cinnamon bark Oil
Batch no : BA/EO/FM/28 -1412211
Mfg. Date : 14 Dec 2021
Expiry Date : 13 Nov 2024
Botanical name : Cinnamomum zeylanicum.
INCI name : Cinnamomum zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Date of retest : 13 Nov 2022
Oragnoleptic properties
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Specification
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Test Method
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Result
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Appearance
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Colourles to pale yellow liquid
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Visual
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Complies
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Odour
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Pleasant, characteristic and Typical taste of cinnamoin
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Sensory
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Solubility
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Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)
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In House Method
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Complies
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Physical Characteristic
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Refractive index @ 20 oC
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1.465 to 1.650
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BA-QC-016-008
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1.576
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Specific gravity @ 25 oC
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1.00 to 1.060
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BA-QC-016-007
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1.050
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Optical rotation
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-6.5.5 to+8.5
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BA-QC-016-048
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+0.85
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Acid value
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NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm
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BA-QC-016-001
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0.35
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Water content
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0.30% Max
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BA-QC-016-047
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0.15
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Chromatographic Analysis:%
Cinnamldehyde
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75 min
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By GC
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86.25
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In the mention of the above product is of standards quality.
Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C
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