dōTERRA Cinnamon Essential Oil - 5ml
dōTERRA Cinnamon Essential Oil - 5ml
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum, stripped from the tree in long curls and steam distilled to release the oil. It is one of the more concentrated oils doTERRA bottles, which is why it comes in a smaller 5ml bottle rather than the usual 15ml — a little covers what a much bigger bottle of a gentler oil would.
The aroma is warm and sweet-hot, closer to a cinnamon stick snapped in half than the ground spice from a jar. It arrives quickly and holds its ground in a blend, reading more like a spice rack than a bakery at first, mellowing slightly once it settles.
Because it is a genuine hot oil, most people keep it to a single drop in a diffuser and steer well clear of using it neat on skin. A little worked into a festive or autumn blend alongside citrus and resins goes further than most people expect.
Why people choose it
- Warm, sweet-hot aroma like a snapped cinnamon stick
- Steam distilled from the inner bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- Sold in a smaller 5ml bottle to suit how little is needed per use
- A hot oil that calls for a generous carrier oil dilution
- A spiced note that suits autumn and winter blends
How it smells
Warm and sweet-hot, closer to a snapped cinnamon stick than the ground spice from a jar, with a sharp top note.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Start with a single drop alongside a citrus oil — Cinnamon is a hot oil and will dominate a diffuser blend if you add more.
- On skin
- This is a hot oil, so always dilute generously in a carrier oil before it goes anywhere near skin, and patch test first.
- Dilution
- Dilute generously — around one drop of Cinnamon to ten drops of fractionated coconut oil, with a patch test first. It is one of the hottest oils in the range.
- Worth knowing
- Keep it well away from the eyes, inner ears and any broken skin, and store it out of reach of children.
Details
- Botanical name
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- Plant part
- Bark
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol
- Size
- 5 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity — this is a hot oil, so always dilute generously before topical use and patch test first. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, the face and other sensitive areas. Dilute well with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
Why does Cinnamon come in a smaller 5ml bottle?
It is one of the more concentrated aromas in the range, so a little goes a long way — 5ml tends to last as long as a bigger bottle of a gentler oil.
Do I need to dilute it before it touches skin?
Yes, heavily. Cinnamon is a hot oil, so mix it with a generous amount of carrier oil and patch test a small area first.
What does Cinnamon smell like?
Warm and sweet-hot, closer to a snapped cinnamon stick than the ground spice from a jar. It projects quickly, so a single drop is usually enough.
What does it blend well with?
A citrus oil such as Wild Orange softens it, and a drop alongside Frankincense or Clove gives a warm, spiced base for a winter blend.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
One is plenty to start. It is a strong top note and will dominate a blend quickly if you add more.