Cinnamon is a wonderful spice and works as a highly efficient and natural remedy. Almost everyone knows about cinnamon but most of us have never heard what cinnamon oil is. In fact, there are 2 types of cinnamon oil.
- The first type of cinnamon oil is a kind of strong essential oil. It is made through a sophisticated process of cinnamon bark and leaves.
- This type of cinnamon oil can be made with relative ease. The preparation method involves nothing more than the extraction of the oil.
How to Make Cinnamon Oil
In this guide, you will learn how to make your own natural cinnamon oil at home. You will require only the following 2 ingredients which are easily available:
- Refined olive oil (pure oil),
- Cinnamon sticks.
You will also require a jar with a lid, cheesecloths, and a dark glass bottle.
Take a jar and place the cinnamon sticks in them. Pour the olive oil over it, ensuring that the sticks are fully covered.
Close the jar with the lid and store it at room temperature for three weeks. Make sure that the contents are shaken daily. Once the storage period is completed, strain the oil using cheesecloth. Take a dark glass bottle and transfer the oil into it.
It is as simple as it – the cinnamon oil is ready. When it comes to the number of cinnamon sticks, all you have to ensure is that the jar is full. If you are using 5 to 6 sticks, make sure there is 1/2 liter olive oil keep in mind that the larger number of cinnamon sticks means better quality cinnamon oil.
If you cannot use cinnamon sticks, a good alternative lies in cinnamon powder. It should be used in the 1 to 5 ratio. So if you will be using 500ml oil, you should be using 100g of cinnamon powder.
Note: It will be best to use cinnamon sticks because the process of long milling is capable of destroying some health benefits of cinnamon.
Cinnamon oil not only has a great taste, but it also has a wonderful smell. Both cinnamon oil and olive oil offer many health benefits. The combination further enhances these health positives.
Cinnamon oil has potent antioxidant benefits. It helps in preventing the damages caused by harmful free radicals. It will help in protecting your cells. This further helps in preventing many terrible diseases.
You can use cinnamon oil in a multitude of ways. You can add it to your cookies or recipes and salads. However, always keep in mind that cinnamon oil should not be treated to higher temperatures and long-duration heating.
One of the simplest ways for using cinnamon oil is to just take 1-2 teaspoons of it 2 times daily. It will be best to take it in the morning and evening.
The oil is also perfect for applying topically. You could also rub it on the areas with inflammation and sores.
Cinnamon oil also has a very powerful antibiotic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, and analgesic benefits.
According to studies performed at the Wheeling Jesuit University, cinnamon and its oil are great brain tonic. They help in preventing and giving relief from anxiety, tension, and memory loss. They help in strengthening and improving your brain activity.
Another advantage of cinnamon oil is that it helps in the purification of blood. This further means prevention of acne.
It is an aromatic oil that helps in the stimulation of blood circulation. It also helps in preventing the clotting of blood. When used regularly, it will help in:
- Improving your metabolic activity;
- Reducing blood pressure;
- Reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
When used regularly, cinnamon oil will also help in the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels.
According to scientists at the American Human Nutrition Research Center, cinnamon has components that help in creating positive effects on our vital organs. Its benefits are specifically heightened in the case of diabetics.
Another advantage of using cinnamon oil is that it helps in improving the functioning of the urinary tract. It also helps in killing bacteria within our bile duct. Because of its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal benefits, it is commonly used as a remedy for treating candida.
Scientists have also found in research studies that cinnamon oil can create positive effects on your colon. It can also prevent the risk of developing cancer in the colon.
The oriental cuisine has both cinnamon and its oil as a staple in it. According to historical records, it has been used traditionally because it helps in supporting healthier digestion and in reducing bloating.
Just a single teaspoon of this cinnamon oil made in your home is enough for treating infections within your oral cavity. It can treat tooth problems, destroy fungi and canker sores. Using it is as simple as gargling the oil for a few minutes. Just make sure that it will coat all the areas in your oral cavity and then spit the oil out.
Cinnamon oil has also been used widely for treating arthritis. This is because of its strong anti-inflammatory benefits. The treatment involves rubbing a small amount of cinnamon oil on the joints affected by arthritis. You should also massage the sore areas when you wake up in the morning and before going to bed. You will notice that the pain will vanish after some time.
You can follow the same method of treatment if you have muscle inflammation. Cinnamon is commonly used as a natural remedy for treating cold, flu, and sore throat.
Another benefit of using cinnamon oil is that it helps in easing the removal of waste from the body. This is because it is a diuretic that helps with excretion.
There is no limit to the overall health benefits offered by cinnamon oil. The above-mentioned information covers only a few of them. It is important to always use natural remedies before trying medications that contain chemical compounds.
During the old days of trade between The Orient and Europe, even gold was cheaper than cinnamon. In fact, it used to be always kept under armed security like a treasure.
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