According to Shannon Becker, PhD RA "There is currently no known cure or vaccine for the current viral epidemic, which is caused by an enveloped virus, similar to the influenza A virus (IAV)....The essential oils and blends may, however be used in traditional ways for respiratory relief and psychological support." - Becker in Tisserand Institute Newsletter, March 2020.
Traditional Information:
Success, Healing, Transformation, Protection, Prosperity, Energy, Psychic Power, Spirituality, Love
Properties: Antispasmodic, antidepressant, antiviral, antifungal, bactericide; excellent general tonic; builds immune system.
In an in vitro study, Cinnamon leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) showed significant HA inhibition when applied to the culture media. Eugenol, a major constituent of cinnamon leaf oils (Tisserand and Young 2014), was also an effective HA inhibitor (Vimalanathan and Hudson 2014).
Please click on the Energetic Effects tab for more information about the energy of this oil.
CAUTION: Skin irritant; Best used in the air, not on the skin. DO NOT USE WHEN PREGNANT.
15 ml (1/2 oz): $7.50; 30 ml (1 oz): $12.50; 50 ml: $21.95.
Energetic Benefits: Cinnamon Leaf connects the upper and lower energy centers, uplifts the vibration, bringing higher energies and a sense of Oneness. -Star Johnsen-Moser, Intuitive Energetic Healer.
References:
References provided below are a representative sampling of research over the past 15 years which documents the antiviral, antifungal, & antibacterial activity of essential oils in the Lauraceae (nutritious, spicey Laurel) family, but does not claim or imply the effectiveness of Cinnamon Leaf, only that this may be an area of interest for future research.
Becker, S. Essential oils and coronaviruses. Tisserand Institute Newsletter 2020 March.
Johnson SA. Evidence-Based essential oil therapy: The ultimate guide to the therapeutic and clinical application of essential oils. 2015, Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services.
SaikaTariqaSairaWaniaWaseemRasoolaKhushbooShafiaMuzzaffar AhmadBhataAnilPrabhakarbAabid HussainShallaaManzoor A.Rathera A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Department of Chemistry, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awanti Pora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, 192122, India
Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India
Tisserand, R., Young R., (2014) Essential oil safety: a guide for health care professionals, 2nd edition. London, Churchill Livingstone.
Vimalanathan, Selvarani, and Hudson, James. “Anti-influenza virus activity of essential oils and vapors.” American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, vol. 2, no. 1, 2014, pp. 47-53.
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.
