Description
Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree that belongs to the family of Lauraceae. The spice is obtained from the tree's bark and the oil is extracted using the CO2 extraction method.
History
Cinnamon has been known from remote antiquity. It was imported to Egypt as early as 2000 BC, but those who report that it had come from China confuse it with cassia
Color & Aroma
Color :
pale yellow to yellow clear liquid with spicy odor,
Aroma :
It has a warm, bitter and spicy aroma.
Constituents
The main chemical components of the essential oil, obtained from the leaves, are eugenol, eugenol acetate, cinnamic aldehyde and benzyl benzoate
Uses
creams, lotions and soaps.