Cinnamon oil: effect, use and make yourself - how it works

You can use cinnamon oil in a variety of ways to combat different ailments. This will cure heart diseases, nervousness and diabetes. And the great thing is - you don't even have to buy cinnamon oil because it's easy to make at home.

What you can use cinnamon oil for

Scientific studies confirm that cinnamon oil strengthens brain activity. The oil is also said to prevent heart diseases. Pain relief, hair growth, acne and many other health problems can also be treated with cinnamon oil.

• Cinnamon oil is very suitable for aromatherapy. If you take it, do not put more than three drops in the water, the yogurt or smoothie.
• With regular use in the form of aromatherapy, brain activity is said to improve. Nervous conditions or depression can also be cured with cinnamon oil.
• People with diabetes can use the oil to lower their blood sugar levels. Heart activity and normal cholesterol levels also support you by taking cinnamon oil.
• You can prevent acne with cinnamon oil by mixing the oil with a skin cream or a neutral oil and applying it regularly to the affected areas.

Cinnamon oil can trigger allergies

Attention when using: Extracted cinnamon oil can cause violent allergies!

• You can only get extracted cinnamon oil in stores. This is made from a large amount of cinnamon in a complex technical process. The end product is highly concentrated cinnamon oil.
• Before you apply or take cinnamon oil on your skin, you should check whether you are allergic to the oil.
• Never apply extracted cinnamon oil in high concentration to your skin. This can lead to skin burns. Always mix the oil in a ratio of 1:50, for example with a neutral oil.
• Since cinnamon oil can irritate the mucous membrane, do not use it near the nose or eyes.
• Due to possible allergic reactions, the oil should not be used in children under the age of five or in pregnant women.

Simply make cinnamon oil yourself

You don't have to buy cinnamon oil. You can also easily make it yourself with few means. The home-made oil is usually not as aggressive as the extracted oil and can therefore be used undiluted in many cases. All you need is a 300 ml jar with a screw cap, 5-7 cinnamon sticks or 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder and approx. 250-300 ml neutral carrier oil.

• Choose, for example, almond, rapeseed, coconut or linseed oil as carrier oil.
• First rinse the glass with hot water to kill all bacteria and germs. Then dry it thoroughly with a cloth and let it air dry.
• Put the cinnamon sticks in the glass and then pour the oil into it.
• If you are using cinnamon powder, first heat the oil along with the cinnamon powder. Then let it cool to room temperature and pour the mixture into the glass.
• The longer you let the oil soak, the more intense the taste or aroma of the oil becomes.
• Once the desired intensity of flavor / aroma has been reached, you can strain the oil using a cheese cloth, coffee filter or kitchen towel. Store the jar in a dark, cool place.
• Open the glass and smell it. If the intensity of the cinnamon smell is pleasant for you, you can strain the oil. Otherwise, just take a taste test by trying a small amount of the oil.

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