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Cassia Essential Oil


Average Product Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Based on 12 Customer Reviews)



Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: China

Description: Cassia is an evergreen tree growing to 7 m with a white aromatic bark and angular branches. The leaves are oblong-lancelate about 18 cm (7 in) long. Small yellow flowers hang from long stocks, and bloom in early summer. Cassia grows in hot, wet, tropical climates both wild and commercially. The stems are cut down when the bark is mature. The bark is removed in short lengths and dried, with some varieties rolling into quills.

Color: Pale yellow to a reddish brown transparent liquid.

Common Uses: Cassia Essential Oil can be used as a tonic, carminative and stimulant. It is used to treat nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. Chinese and Japanese scientists have found that cassia has sedative effects and lowers high blood pressure and fever in experimental animals. The oil has antiseptic properties, killing various types of bacteria and fungi. Cassia oil is used mainly as a carminative (for relieving colic and griping) or as a stomach tonic. It can also be used for colds, influenza, fevers, arthritis and rheumatism.

Consistency: Medium to viscous

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Benzoin, Clove Bud, Coriander, Cardamom, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme.

Aromatic Scent: Cassia Essential Oil has a pungent, warm scent. Cassia contains 1% to 2% volatile oil (cassia oil), which is mainly responsible for the spicy aroma.

History: Also known as Bastard Cinnamon and Chinese Cinnamon, Cassia has been used medicinally in China for several thousand years. Its first recorded use dates back to the Han Dynasty (200 B.D.-A.D. 200).

Cautions: Cassia Oil is a dermal irritant, dermal sensitizer and a mucus membrane irritant and should be avoided in pregnancy.

Terms of Use

Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.

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As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.

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Submited By: Lauretta from San Diego, California on 11/11/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

This definitely smells a lot like cinnamon but more complex, and I prefer this scent overall to cinnamon. If I had to choose only one, I'd take cassia. The only problem is that it can be really irritating to the skin, so it definitely has to be well diluted.
Submited By: Phyllis from Halifax County, Nova Scotia on 10/12/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:

This smell always makes me feel warm. Love it mixed with orange . Your pricing is outstanding and so is your quality A+++
Submited By: Garrett from Cedar City, Utah on 01/07/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I've been using this oil for over six months now, and it is hands down the reason for my best selling HP soap! In fact I can't keep enough of it around, it goes so fast. This is a strong, yet pleasant and sweet smelling cinnamon as opposed to the cinnamon leaf oil which is more akin to a hot cinnamon candy. Get it you won't regret it!
Submited By: Anna from Chester Basin, Nova Scotia on 12/17/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I almost didn't order Cassia because many people say it's similar to Cinnamon. Well I have both Cinnamon Leaf and Cinnamon Bark. This Cassia is amazing. I find that it's much sweeter and richer-deeper scent than my Cinnamon. Incredibly delicious. I could crawl into the bottle. I would definitely recommend this EO.
Submited By: Diana from Euclid, Ohio on 07/10/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

Tried this on a whim. Although the cinnamon scent is evident, not very fond of the woody scent underneath. Intend on combining with frankincense and lavender. Also thinking it may stand well with fruity and spice scents for holiday potpurri. In all fairness, those around me like it better than I do.
Submited By: Jessica from Virginia Beach, Virginia on 02/26/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:

I love this scent but can only use a small amount in my CP soaps as it is a skin irritant. Works well mixed with lots of Bergamot before adding it to my trace.
Submited By: Bobbie from Rome, Pennsylvania on 01/18/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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I have used camphor oil for many years my daughter practices wicca and my sister inlaw practices and teaches holistic medicine. I have used camphor since my deployment to viet nam as a topical agent. I have bought from many different sources. This product is the best I have used. When I put it on it immediately penetrates and then dries too a powder. Its' soothing property is excellent and the men I work with comment about the warm aroma from 20 or more feet away. It is surely a give of our Earth Mother. Thank You for the quality. Respectfully, Brokenarrow
Submited By: Christina from Houston, Texas on 06/11/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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This smells great! Spicy, warm & woody with a hint of red-hots. Discolors HP soap to a dark, reddish brown.
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Submited By: Karen from Spring Hill, Florida on 02/17/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

A wonderful warm and woody cinnamon scent. This oil is fantastic for blending and softer than Cinnamon Leaf.
Submited By: Angie from Barrie, Ontario on 02/06/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
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I had purchased soap which contained cassia. I loved the scent, but had skin irritation, because of my sensitive skin. As a result, to get the lavender/cassia soap scent, I now diffuse it which places a wonderful scent in the house!
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Barely had the cap completely unscrewed and the scent was right there! I too use in medicinal blends diluted. Never had a problem with this oil. It is also well used in perfumery.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Even though this oil is not recommended for use on the skin, I use it in my Fight-A-Flu blend highly diluted with other germ fighting oils. It is so warming and helps to break up mucus wonderfully. If you dilute it well, it is quite useful. Also has a wonderful spicy warm scent, (sweeter than cinnamon bark but similar).