{"product_id":"olejek-eteryczny-cynamonowy","title":"Cinnamon Essential Oil 10 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ancient Egyptians paid more for it than for gold. And they knew what they were doing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon is one of the oldest spices in human history — mentioned in Egyptian papyri, in Chinese medical texts dating back 4700 years, in the Bible and in Sanskrit Ayurvedic texts. The Phoenicians controlled the cinnamon trade for centuries, keeping its origin a secret — because knowing the source meant holding power. When European explorers set out in the 15th century to find a route to India, one of the main reasons was precisely the wish to reach the sources of cinnamon without going through Arab middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we know why it was so prized.\u003ci\u003e Cinnamaldehyde \u003c\/i\u003e— the main active compound, making up as much as 60–80% of the oil — is one of the most potent natural antimicrobial compounds known in phytochemistry. It inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi, including resistant strains of Candida albicans. It also supports the insulin sensitivity of cells — a mechanism confirmed in clinical studies on blood sugar regulation. In Ayurveda, it is known as \u003cem\u003eTwak\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eDalchini\u003c\/em\u003e — a classic oil for Vata and Kapha that kindles \u003cem\u003eAgni\u003c\/em\u003e (the digestive fire) and clears \u003cem\u003eAma\u003c\/em\u003e (toxins) from the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important note: cinnamon is one of the oils that call for the most respect in use. Cinnamaldehyde is a strong skin irritant — undiluted, it can cause serious skin irritation or burns. Properly diluted, it is one of the most valuable oils in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScent profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esweet, spicy, deeply warming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewoody, slightly clove-like, balsamic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh — a few drops are enough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewarming, sensual, autumn–winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eorange, clove, cardamom, ginger, frankincense, patchouli\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic context — Dosha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVata ↓↓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewarms and stabilizes — one of the key oils for the cold, sluggish form of Vata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKapha ↓↓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebreaks through stagnation and stimulates — ideal for heaviness, sluggish digestion and lack of energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitta ↑\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eincreases Pitta — avoid in cases of excess fire, inflammation or skin hypersensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarrier oil for Vata and Kapha: sesame or mustard — both are warming and enhance the warming effect of cinnamon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sattva Ayurveda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42280255684743,"sku":"OLE000257","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/3648\/2951\/files\/Olejek-eteryczny-cynamonowy.webp?v=1738138206","url":"https:\/\/sattva.pl\/en-gb\/products\/olejek-eteryczny-cynamonowy","provider":"Sattva Ayurveda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}