Abstract: The whole body of the cinnamon tree is full of treasures. The bark can be peeled off and dried in the shade to make traditional Chinese medicine. It has the functions of replenishing fire and supporting yang, inducing fire to return to the origin, dispersing cold and relieving pain, and warming and unblocking meridians; using cinnamon Cinnamon oil can be obtained by distillation of bark, branches and leaves, which has the effects of dispelling rheumatism and warming the spleen and stomach. Let’s learn more about the benefits and functions of cinnamon oil. What is cinnamon oil

Cinnamon oil is an aromatic oil obtained by distillation of the bark, branches and leaves of the Lauraceae plant. This product is a yellow or yellow-brown clear liquid with a unique aroma of cinnamon and a sweet and pungent taste. When exposed to the air or stored for a long time, the color gradually becomes darker and the texture becomes thicker. Slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in ethanol or glacial acetic acid.

The main component of cinnamon oil

The main component of cinnamon oil is cinnamaldehyde (98.2%), followed by α-phellandrene, 1,8-cineole, p- Cymene, camphor, linalool, β-caryophyllene, α-ylanene, α-terpineol, geraniol, ethyl cinnamate, eugenol, cinnamyl alcohol, etc.

Effects and functions of cinnamon oil

(1) External application

1. Warming the kidneys and strengthening yang

Cinnamon oil is the key to warming the kidneys and strengthening yang. One of the important functions of cinnamon oil is that it can relieve the deficiency of kidney yang in humans. When people experience chills, soreness in waist and knees, and cold pain in limbs, they can take an appropriate amount of cinnamon oil, or apply it directly on cold It can relieve the symptoms as quickly as possible on the painful area.

2. Warm the middle and dispel the cold

Cinnamon oil is a kind of warm oil. After people take it, it can play an important role in warming the middle and dispelling the cold. People usually have stomach and abdominal pain. You can also take some cinnamon oil when you have cold pain or abdominal cold and diarrhea. Cinnamon oil can also warm menstruation and relieve pain. It has a good therapeutic effect on women's body cold, dysmenorrhea and limb pain.

3. Relieving pain and relieving itching

Relieving pain and relieving itching is an important effect of cinnamon oil when used externally. When there is pain, itching or redness on the surface of human skin, an appropriate amount of cinnamon essential oil can be directly applied. Moderate massage after application can help swelling and pain subside as quickly as possible, relieve skin pain and itchiness, and restore people's skin to health as quickly as possible.

4. Anti-inflammation and sterilization

Cinnamon oil can be used externally to reduce inflammation and sterilization. When there is itching and inflammation on the human skin, cinnamon oil can be used directly externally. After going out, it can eliminate the sensitivity on the skin surface. Myopathy can help skin inflammation subside and relieve itching symptoms caused by inflammation as soon as possible.

5. Promoting blood circulation and unblocking meridians

Cinnamon oil is also a traditional Chinese medicine that can activate blood circulation and unblock meridians. When people experience symptoms such as numbness of limbs and joint pain, they can apply cinnamon oil on the pain. Parts and moderate massage can dredge the meridians and quickly relieve symptoms such as pain and numbness. It is of great benefit in maintaining the health of the human body's muscles and bones.

(2) Internal use

1. Seasoning and flavoring

Cinnamon oil can be used externally to treat a variety of common diseases in humans. It is also used in daily life. It is available for human consumption. When people cook some meat ingredients, they can add cinnamon oil for seasoning. It can remove the new three elements in the meat ingredients and make the subsequent dishes taste attractive and enhance the flavor. The important role of incense.

2. Prevent high blood pressure

Cinnamon oil can prevent high blood pressure. The unsaturated fatty acids it contains can accelerate the metabolism and decomposition of fatty acids in the body, and other trace elements it contains It can protect blood vessels, increase blood vessel elasticity, delay blood vessel aging, and promote blood flow. Regular consumption of cinnamon oil can prevent high blood pressure, and those with high blood pressure can return blood pressure to normal as soon as possible.

3. Prevent schistosomiasis

Cinnamon oil has a strong anthelmintic effect. Taking an appropriate amount of cinnamon oil every day can prevent schistosomiasis, and it can also make people The inactivation of parasites in the body allows them to be excreted from the body with the stool, which has a significant therapeutic effect on abdominal pain caused by parasitic diseases. In addition to these effects, cinnamon oil also has an excellent cooling effect. When people usually have fever caused by typhoid fever, taking cinnamon oil can reduce the fever as quickly as possible.