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Ok ladies you may hate me for this but please read!!!!

possible warning re use of cinnamon oil..

Cinnamon has different chemical properties depending on whether you are dealing with Cinnamon Sticks, Cinnamon Leaf oil or Cinnamon Bark Oil. Cinnamon Leaf Oil has higher levels of Eugenol while Cinnamon Bark Oil has higher levels of Cinnamaldehyde.

Toxicity[edit]

Eugenol is hepatotoxic, meaning it may cause damage to the liver.[17][18]

Overdose is possible, causing a wide range of symptoms from blood in the patient's urine, to convulsions, diarrhea, nausea, unconsciousness, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat.[19] According to a published 1993 report, a 2-year old boy nearly died after taking between 5 and 10 ml.[20]

Eugenol is subject to restrictions on its use in perfumery[21] as some people may become sensitised to it, however, the degree to which eugenol can cause an allergic reaction in humans is disputed

Good information! You can never be too careful, wow. The brand I use uses both the leaves and the twigs. Guess I'd better switch after all! Amazon has some brands that use the bark.

WOW, crazy! I wondered why doTerra only sold 5ml bottles (most oils are 15) and that it has a childproof cap on. I pulled out my book and it says it's made from steam distillation from the bark. When I look at chemical constituents I do see eugenol(<30%) listed.

It does have body warming as a common primary use but yes, maybe we should use in moderation. Makes sense though as I only use 1-2 drops of any oil a day.