Cassia Essential Oil

Cassia
Cinnamomum cassia

Source: Whole Bark, Leaves & Twigs
Origin: China
Energetics: Yang
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: Cassia essential oil has a strong, spicy aroma 
Blends Well With: Allspice, Frankincense, Lemon, Sweet Orange and Ylang Ylang.

About

Known as a cousin to Cinnamon, Cassia essential oil is known to comfort and calm the spirit whilst also being uplifting.

Historical Snippets

Cassia essential oil is also known as Chinese Cinnamon oil. The name cassia is said to derive from the Hebrew word “quddah” which translates as: amber. Although the Greek word “kasia” is more probable. Kasia means acacia like tree.

How To Use

Diffuse: Add a few drops to a diffuser to disperse around the room

Topically: Dilute essential oil with any carrier oil at a 2.5% ratio. This equates to 2.5ml essential oil/oils in total mixed with 100ml of chosen carrier oil. 1ml of essential oil is approximately 20-22 drops of oil.  Decant into a roller or glass bottle with eye dropper to apply easily or a larger bottle if using for massage. Please note this dilution rate is for adults and children over the age of 6. More information on children and essential oils is on our blog page. Essential Oils should not be used directly on the skin without mixing first with a carrier oil

Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops essential oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Shelf Life 

Our freshly decanted Cassia essential oil will last for 3-4 years minimum from when you open your amber glass bottle if stored correctly.

Primary Storage Considerations: Keep away from direct light (U.V. radiation). Keep in the amber glass bottle with lid tightly closed. Only open when you need to and decant into a smaller "working" amber glass bottle if possible (and label so you know what is in it). This is to reduce oxidation.
Secondary Storage Considerations: Keep in a refrigerator at around 4 degrees celsius.

Safety

General
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin - Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.
Do not ingest essential oils.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.

Specific
Hazards: May contain methyleugenol; drug interaction; may inhibit blood clotting; embryotoxicity; skin sensitization (high risk); mucous membrane irritation (low risk). 
Contraindications: Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Cautions (dermal): Hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin, children under 2 years of age.
Maximum dermal use: 0.05%
It is recommended that a dermal maximum of 0.05% is used based on 100% (E)- and (Z)- cinnamealdehyde content, and a dermal limit of 0.05% for cinnamaldehyde.
For transportation purposes, this product is classed DG due to flash point range between 60.5°C and 93.3°C

References

Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition.
Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1999. Print.