How to Make Cinnamon Oil to Get Its Super Medicinal Benefits
We all know that cinnamon is a common herb used for flavoring and therapeutic purposes, but most people are unaware of the amazing benefits that cinnamon oil has to offer.
Firstly, how to make cinnamon oil?
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You have to prepare:
* For storage after it's made. Wide-mouthed is the easiest to fit the sticks into. (Always store oils in a dark glass jar. No plastic. The jar must be dark because any light will affect the oil and make it lose its properties.) Glass is always best as the oil can draw in chemicals from plastic.
Instructions
The oil will last for 1 year.
Simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
Pour all into a clear jar and let sit for 3 weeks in a warm spot or window will where it will get light, turning once a day.
This oil can be consumed on its own for medicinal effects.
2. Perfumes
Cinnamon oil has a refreshing aroma and is often used in perfumes and other fragrant body products.
3. For mood and brain function
Studies show cinnamon oil helps to remove nervous tension and memory loss. Diffusing cinnamon oil and breathing in the aroma is a great way to get rid of a bad mood and boost brain activity.
5. Indigestion
Due to its carminative properties, cinnamon oil is very helpful in eliminating excess gas from the stomach and intestines. So it is an excellent digestive aid and has been used widely in cooking. If you have any problems such as indigestion, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, or flatulence, feel free to add cinnamon oil to your diet. ( 3 Health Benefits of Ginger Tea for Upset Stomach and How to Make It)
6. For infections
Cinnamon oil is a good tool to fight infections due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is effective in dealing with many external as well as internal infections by destroying germs in the gall bladder and the bacteria present in staph infections.
7. A good mosquito repellent
Studies have shown that cinnamon oil has the ability to kill mosquitoes. According to natural health-solutions.net, cinnamon oil “Kills Mosquitoes Better Than DEET”. (Powerful Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray To Avoid Mosquito Bites)
8. Blood
It has been found that cinnamon oil may aid in removing impurities in the blood and improves circulation. Studies have shown that cinnamon oil also maintains the ability to control your blood sugar levels.
DIY Cinnamon Oil Recipe
You have to prepare:
Ingredients:
Approximate measurements are 2 cups extra virgin olive oil and 5 to 10 sticks depending on size. I just toss in sticks and cover them with olive oil. (I use sticks because it is less messy and much easier to work with.)
Approximate measurements are 2 cups extra virgin olive oil and 5 to 10 sticks depending on size. I just toss in sticks and cover them with olive oil. (I use sticks because it is less messy and much easier to work with.)
- Good quality cinnamon sticks.
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Clear jar for the first part of the process.
- Amber or green colored glass jar.
NOTE: If you can’t get a dark jar, use a clear jar. If you can’t get a jar use plastic. Despite the fact that a dark jar is the best use that you have. Just store your oil in a dark cool place.
*Some food items and vitamins come in dark glass bottles such as vinegar, cooking oils, alcoholic beverages, etc. You can use an empty one of those to hold your oil. Most will have small openings.
*Some food items and vitamins come in dark glass bottles such as vinegar, cooking oils, alcoholic beverages, etc. You can use an empty one of those to hold your oil. Most will have small openings.
Instructions
- Place your cinnamon sticks in a pan and barely cover them with olive oil. The amounts do not have to be exact. A good estimate is 5 to 10 sticks for every 2 cups of oil.
- Bring the oil to a simmer. (DO NOT BOIL as olive oil is damaged by high heat.) Simmer your sticks for 2 to 3 hours.
- Place the oil and sticks into a clear glass jar. Cover and let it sit for about 3 weeks in a warm spot or window sill where it will get light, gently turning the jar upside down a couple times every day. The warmth further helps extract the cinnamon.
- Place the oil in a dark jar to preserve it. Store the oil in a cool dry place. You can either remove the sticks or keep them in during storage. I remove them once they turn a lighter color. That means all the goodies are extracted.
The oil will last for 1 year.
NOTES: This oil is not as strong as essential oils nor as fragrant. But it still has great medicinal properties and can be used as you would regular essential oil. It can also be taken internally. Test when using on the skin as cinnamon is a “hot” spice, but this version is fairly tame. You can also skip the simmering step and just let the sticks soak for three weeks but the heating makes the oil much stronger and more medicinal.
Pour olive oil over cinnamon sticks to cover.
Pour olive oil over cinnamon sticks to cover.
Simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
Pour all into a clear jar and let sit for 3 weeks in a warm spot or window will where it will get light, turning once a day.
This oil can be consumed on its own for medicinal effects.
Major Health Benefits of Cinnamon Oil
Following are some of the major health benefits of cinnamon oil and the problems it can be treated:
1. Use cinnamon oil to fresh your breath
Cinnamon oil has been used widely as an ingredient in toothpaste and chewing gums as it is effective to get rid of bad breath. (4 Homemade Mouthwash for Bad Breath Recipes)
1. Use cinnamon oil to fresh your breath
Cinnamon oil has been used widely as an ingredient in toothpaste and chewing gums as it is effective to get rid of bad breath. (4 Homemade Mouthwash for Bad Breath Recipes)
2. Perfumes
Cinnamon oil has a refreshing aroma and is often used in perfumes and other fragrant body products.
3. For mood and brain function
Studies show cinnamon oil helps to remove nervous tension and memory loss. Diffusing cinnamon oil and breathing in the aroma is a great way to get rid of a bad mood and boost brain activity.
4. Relieves sinuses
Also, the strong aroma released from cinnamon oil helps to clear the sinuses, thus making the sufferer breathe easily.
Also, the strong aroma released from cinnamon oil helps to clear the sinuses, thus making the sufferer breathe easily.
5. Indigestion
Due to its carminative properties, cinnamon oil is very helpful in eliminating excess gas from the stomach and intestines. So it is an excellent digestive aid and has been used widely in cooking. If you have any problems such as indigestion, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, or flatulence, feel free to add cinnamon oil to your diet. ( 3 Health Benefits of Ginger Tea for Upset Stomach and How to Make It)
6. For infections
Cinnamon oil is a good tool to fight infections due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is effective in dealing with many external as well as internal infections by destroying germs in the gall bladder and the bacteria present in staph infections.
7. A good mosquito repellent
Studies have shown that cinnamon oil has the ability to kill mosquitoes. According to natural health-solutions.net, cinnamon oil “Kills Mosquitoes Better Than DEET”. (Powerful Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray To Avoid Mosquito Bites)
8. Blood
It has been found that cinnamon oil may aid in removing impurities in the blood and improves circulation. Studies have shown that cinnamon oil also maintains the ability to control your blood sugar levels.
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Additional sources:
1)dailyhealthpost.com
2)organicfacts.net
3)healthguidance.org
Additional sources:
1)dailyhealthpost.com
2)organicfacts.net
3)healthguidance.org
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