doTERRA Cinnamon

Frequently Asked Questions about doTERRA Cinnamon

Can you use Cinnamon essential oil as a mouth wash?

Yes, you certainly can! Cinnamon is frequently used in mouth rinses. Add one drop of doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil to 100ml of water and gargle for an effective mouth rinse and fresh breath. You can also have a go at making our Oil Pulling Bites which contains Cinnamon essential oil. You’ll find the recipe on our Recipes page.

Can you put Cinnamon essential oil in coffee?

Yes, you can add a drop of doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil to your coffee, or another beverage of choice. We recommend one drop per 125ml of liquid.

Can you use Cinnamon essential oil to plump lips?

We have tried this and would recommend giving it a go, if you’re looking to plump your lips. Because Cinnamon is very potent, you don’t even need as much as a drop. Just take your finger and swipe it over the top of an opened bottle of Cinnamon to pick up a very small amount of the essential oil, and then dab it onto your lips. It creates a warming, tingling sensation. It also tastes pretty good!

Do you recommend using Cinnamon essential oil in massage?

If you are looking for a warming sensation from your massage, then try adding five drops of Cinnamon to 10ml of a carrier oil, such as Fractionated Coconut Oil.

What are the benefits of using Cinnamon essential oil?

Its main benefits are:

• Promotes oral health

• Enhances the flavour of drinks, breads, desserts and entrées

• Provides a warm, soothing sensation when applied topically.

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Product Description

Extracted from the bark of a tropical tree, Cinnamon Bark essential oil is fragrant, flavourful, and filled with many beneficial compounds. Cinnamon Bark oil contains cleansing properties that can help clean household surfaces. When taken internally, Cinnamon Bark oil benefits the body by supporting healthy metabolic function while also maintaining healthy immune function.* Because Cinnamon Bark essential oil contains a high amount of cinnamaldehyde, only one or two drops of oil are needed for internal benefits.* Similarly, Cinnamon Bark oil should also be diluted with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil when applied to the skin. With its sweet and spicy aroma, Cinnamon Bark is a great oil for the diffuser and can even help to naturally repel insects. Along with its internal and external uses and benefits, Cinnamon Bark essential oil has been long used for its ability to enhance the flavour of drinks, breads, desserts, and entrees. 

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

1. Go to bed with a fresh feeling in your mouth by using this Cinnamon Bark essential oil mouth wash. This quick rinse is simple and can be easily adapted to your nightly routine. For this effective evening mouth wash, just add one drop of Cinnamon Bark to two ounces of water and gargle. Due to Cinnamon Bark oil’s natural cleansing properties, this rinse will leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean.
    

2. Don’t let cold, achy joints get the best of you. During the winter months, dilute Cinnamon Bark essential oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil and use during a massage to warm those sore and tender areas. Cinnamon Bark essential oil contains powerful properties that can help create a warming sensation while also emitting its sweet and spicy aroma.
    

3. Cinnamon Bark essential oil contains a spicy and sweet flavour that is desirable in many food dishes. Because its properties are so similar to ground cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark essential oil makes a quick and easy replacement for this powdered spice. In your next recipe including ground cinnamon, switch out ground cinnamon for Cinnamon Bark essential oil for a delightfully spicy flavour.
    

4. Cinnamon Bark essential oil can be taken internally to provide powerful benefits for the body. To obtain these internal benefits, put two drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil in an empty Veggie Capsule to maintain a healthy immune system.* Using Cinnamon Bark internally can also support healthy metabolic function.*
    

5. Yams—they are either loved or hated. Turn a yam hater into a yam lover with this Sweet Potato Casserole. This essential oil recipe is sweet and creamy and provides an array of nutrients from its organic ingredients. Topped with pecans and spiced with Cinnamon Bark essential oil, this amazing dish will not be ignored at the dinner table.
    

6. Every year, new studies are published on plants and their natural chemical components that help determine their beneficial properties. Due to technology and research advancements, researchers are able to find new information about plants and their benefits and uses. One of these new studies have shown that the organic chemicals found in Cinnamon Bark essential oil may promote healthy circulatory function.*

7. Imagine waking up in the morning, your stomach hungry for a good breakfast. Your taste buds tell you they want something sweet, but you are also craving something healthy. You then go to your kitchen and remember you’ve made a tasty and healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake. As you take your first bite of this apple deliciousness, you couldn’t imagine a better choice for a sweet yet healthy breakfast. This could be your reality! Cinnamon Apple Cake is a delicious vegan cake infused with Cinnamon Bark essential oil. This essential oil recipe is filled with needed nutrients and will be sure to satisfy crowds or your quiet morning cravings.

8. Instead of unhealthy potato chips, make something crispy and sweet with this Cinnamon Apple Chips essential oil recipe. This recipe contains three simple ingredients including apples, a tablespoon of a sweetener of your choice, and Cinnamon Bark essential oil. Bursting with flavour, these apple chips are tasty and guilt-free. Eat them during a movie, bring them to a party, or pack them in your children’s lunchbox for a healthy alternative to processed foods. It doesn’t take long for this recipe to make it to “favourite” status.

9. Looking for a natural and effective cleaner? Your search ends here. Place two to three drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil into a spray bottle with water and you have your very own quick and effective cleaning spray. The natural cleansing properties of Cinnamon Bark oil can be used on a variety of different surfaces, making this spray a great item to have on hand. Cinnamon Bark essential oil spray can also be used as a safe alternative to other surface sprays that may contain harmful and toxic chemicals.

10. Harness the delicious flavours of pumpkin pie in a mini version that everyone will love. Mini Pumpkin Pies infused with Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, and Clove essential oils provide all the flavours of traditional pumpkin pie with an added kick of essential oil spice. Make this recipe a holiday go-to and serve as a dessert or as a finger food dish for holiday festivities.

Plant Description

Cinnamon comes from a tropical, evergreen tree that can grow up to 45 feet high. The tree has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers. Cinnamon Bark essential oil is extracted from the bark of the tree. 

Chemistry of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

Main Chemical Components: Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol

The main chemical components of Cinnamon Bark essential oil are cinnamaldehyde and eugenol. These natural chemicals are powerful components that help to provide strong internal benefits. To learn more about these key chemical components found in Cinnamon Bark essential oil, make sure to visit the doTERRA Science Blog. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.