They have been flying off the shelves at drug stores and at one point pharmacies ran out of them- completely!
Lately Cinnamon oil is being tossed around as a potential anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial agent. Is this possible? Is there any scientific evidence to this claim and how does it work? Lately, studies are indicating there might be some validity in these statements , but cautiously and rightly so, mainstream medicine is only now beginning to investigate and accept its medicinal properties. The effects of Cinnamon bark oil range from stimulating, heating and stomachic to carminative, and tonic.
Several recent studies have confirmed its effectiveness as an alternative to the alcohol based sanitizers commonly used in hospitals and homes. Conventional sanitizers increase antibiotic resistance in germs, a fact that has many health experts worried. A solution made using dilute concentrations of cinnamon oil (10% or less) can effectively kill many pathogenic bacteria including Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), E-coli and Streptococcus to name a few.
Cinnamon oil, an essential oil obtained from the leaves and the bark of cinnamon has strong bactricidal properties and can destroy both gram negative and the gram positive bacteria. The oil is dark to golden yellow in color and is pungent but aromatic. It should only be used in diluted concentrations and that to only under the guidance of a qualified professional.
Caution: Cinnamon oil can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and should be tested before use. It should not be taken internally.
Therapeutic properties of Cinnamon Bark OilCinnamon oils come in two forms -
1.
Cinnamon bark oil which is steam distilled from the inner bark of the tree and is mostly used for fragrance and flavoring, but should not to be used in any skin contact treatment such as aromatherapy, as it may be harmful to the skin.
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Cinnamon leaf oil distilled from the plants leaves and twigs and is currently used in Britain as a Herbal Pharmacopoeia for flatulent cholic and dyspepsia with nausea.
Bottom line is Cinnamon oil may be a decent sanitizer but it needs further research and should only be used after checking with a qualified practitioner.
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