CINNAMON OIL

Cinnamon leaf oil derives from Cinnamonum verum (also called Laurus cinnamomum) from the Laurel (Lauraceae) plant family. Which native to Sri Lanka and it also grows in many countries such as India, China and Indonesia.

The oil is produced by steam distillation from the leaves which yield 1.6-1.8%. Well managed plantations allow for sustainable supplies from the region being made available throughout the year, with the exception of during the rainy season (Maha monsoon season October – January). After collection the leaves are left to dry before distillation, as fresh leaves take longer to process.

Cinnamon leaf oil has a musky and spicy scent and a light yellow colour that distinguishes it from the darker red-brown colour of cinnamon bark oil.