After much thought on a new essential oil for my body butter, I came to Cinnamon Cassia. The health benefits this oil are enormous for both body and mind. Cassia is a evergreen tree native of China, and is commonly referred to as Chinese Cinnamon. The essential oil comes from the leaves and twigs of the tree. Chinese healers use the oil for many different ailments, and have been doing so for centuries.How Cassia Attributes To Your Health
Antidepressant
The scent of the Cassia helps fight depression by uplifting
the mood and inducing warm and cozy feelings in the body and the mind.
Anti-Rheumatic and Anti-Arthritic
Cassia is a circulatory and a stimulant substance, it improves te circulation of blood around the body, bringing warmth to the joints and other parts of the body that may be suffering from arthritis, giving much needed relief to these areas.Astringent
Cassia essential oils have great properties when it comes to skin and hair. It strengthens the roots of the guns and hair, and can tighten the muscles of the skin. It also can aid in stopping hemorrhaging by contracting the blood vessels.
Some of the other benefits include:
Antidiarrhea
Antiviral
Improves blood circulation
Treats nausea and vomiting
Provides relief from joint pain
Antimicrobial
Carminative (provides relief from gas)
Antibacterial
Pregnant and lactating women should not use this oil as it reduces lactation and can provide irritation on the skin and mucous membrane
Try my Love your Cinnamon body butter. It is gently blended with Shea butter and coconut oil. It is gentle and moisturizing on your skin and can stimulate hair growth. Just click on the link on the right.
