Cinnamon Oil Tincture

Of all the herbs that I've come across in my short time on this beautiful Earth Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) is a flavour and scent I've never found appealing. I actual feel nauseous when I smell the scent, December is a nightmare for me to find a candle without this scent, cookies and pies without it is almost impossible and it's well known amongst my family of my somewhat ridiculously adverse reaction to this spice.

Cinnamon scented candles (dianeshouse.com)

However, I have stumbled across what I think may be useful for those of you who may enjoy the scent, taste etc. If I'm in dire need though the following might prove really helpful. I'll just have to pinch my nose and take my medicine.

So Cinnamon Oil's most direct action is upon the uterine muscular fibres, causing contraction and arresting bleeding. Upon the Central Nervous System (CNS), Cinnamon first stimulates then depresses.

Internally, it is very useful in colic, stomach cramps, flatulence, diarrhoea and to allay nausea and vomitting.
{King's American Dispentary 1898}-Harvey Wickes Felter MD. & John Uri Llyod, Phr, M. Ph. D

Cinnamon can be used as an oil added to water or grated over food. People with prostate problems should avoid cinnamon. People who are allergic to balsam of Tolu* of any of the many products containing balsam of Tolu should avoid the medicinal use of cinnamon oil and the use of cinnamon oil in aromatherapy.

*Balsam of Tolu (Myroxlyon balsamum, Myroxylon pereirae) a.k.a Peruvian Balsam, Tolu Balsam.

It is used widely as the basisi for cough mixtures, to provide scent to apertifs, baby powders, baked goods, calamine lotions, chewing gums, fragrances (especially Opium) hair conditioners, hemorrhoid cremas, insect repellents, lip balms and sunscreens.

This potentially allergenic herb is frequently not listed on the label when it's included in these products, therefore allergic reactions can sometimes be a result of the balsam. People who react to these products should not use any form of balsam.
{Prescription for Herbal Healing}-Phyllis A. Balch, CNC

Making the Cinnamon Tincture;

Grab;

A jar,
Cinnamon Stick (break them into chips)
Alcohol(anything except rubbing alcohol as you will be injesting it)Alot use Vodka, but most alcohol will do.40% is the best to aim for though.

 Cinnamon Sticks (ifood.iv)

Fill the jar half way with the Cinnamon chips and then add the alcohol. Make sure to fill right to the top. Screw the lid on tight.
Leave the mixture to sit for 2-6 weeks (the longer the better)

Fill the jar up to the top, cover all of the Cinnamon. (candybooze.blogspot.com)

Strain the mixture and bottle.
You're now good to go.

Cinnamon Tincture (comesconewithme.com)