Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Cassia (Cousin to Cinnamon)

CASSIA (This is a cousin to Cinnamon).
(Cinnamomum cassia)
Botanical Family is the Lauraceael (laurel) family.
The properties are: Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral.
 Historically, this has been used extensively as a domestic spice. Medicinally it has been used  for clods, colic, diarrhea, nausea, rheumatism and kidney problems.Repeated use can produce extreme sensitivity. This can also cause skin irritations as well.
Application: dilute 1:4 ( one drop of essential oil to 4 drops of a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil) for topical use. Apply to forehead, muscles, reflex points, and /or directly on the area of concern.
Can be used internally. Use 1 drop oil in 2 tsp. honey or in an 8 oz. glass of soy/rice milk. NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6.

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