Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Sri Lanka):

Traditional Information:

Success, Healing, Transformation, Protection, Prosperity, Energy, Psychic Power, Spirituality, Love

Properties: Antispasmodic, antidepressant, antiviral, antifungal, bactericide; excellent general tonic; builds immune system. 

In an in vitro study, Cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) showed significant HA inhibition when applied to the culture media. Eugenol, a major constituent of cinnamon leaf oils (Tisserand and Young 2014), was also an effective HA inhibitor (Vimalanathan and Hudson 2014).

• Antiviral, Antifungal: Eases Flu symptoms, coughs, respiratory problems.  Use tiny amounts in air diffuser or spritzer bottle, accompanied by citruses or other gentle oils. 
• Stimulates Brain, Attention & Concentration.

Please click on the Energetic Effects tab for more information about the energy of this oil.

CAUTION: Skin irritant; Best used in the air, not on the skin. DO NOT USE WHEN PREGNANT.

15 ml (1/2 oz): $7.50; 30 ml (1 oz): $12.50; 50 ml: $21.95.

Energetic Benefits: Cinnamon Leaf connects the upper and lower energy centers, uplifts the vibration, bringing higher energies and a sense of Oneness. -Star Johnsen-Moser, Intuitive Energetic Healer.

References:

References provided below are a representative sampling of research over the past 15 years which documents the antiviral, antifungal, & antibacterial  activity of essential oils in the Lauraceae (nutritious, spicey Laurel) family, but does not claim or imply the effectiveness of Cinnamon Leaf in the present viral pandemic - only that this may be an area of interest for future research.

Becker, S. Essential oils and coronaviruses. Tisserand Institute Newsletter 2020 March.

Johnson SA. Evidence-Based essential oil therapy: The ultimate guide to the therapeutic and clinical application of essential oils. 2015, Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services.

SaikaTariq^aSairaWani^aWaseemRasool^aKhushbooShafi^aMuzzaffar AhmadBhat^aAnilPrabhakar^bAabid HussainShalla^aManzoor A.Rather^a A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Department of Chemistry, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awanti Pora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, 192122, India

Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India

Tisserand, R., Young R., (2014) Essential oil safety: a guide for health care professionals, 2nd edition. London, Churchill Livingstone.

Vimalanathan, Selvarani, and Hudson, James. “Anti-influenza virus activity of essential oils and vapors.” American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, vol. 2, no. 1, 2014, pp. 47-53.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.