An alternative to the more expensive cinannmon bark.
Properties: anthelmintic, antidiarrheal, antidote, antimicrobal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiputrescent, aphrodisiac, astingent, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, hemostatic, orexigenic, parasticide, refrigerant, spasmolytic, stimulant, stomachic, vermifuge. Uses: It has been used for thousands of years for a variety of complaints including colds, flu, digestive and menstrual problems, rheumatism, kidney troubles, and as a general stimulant. Blends with: Ylang ylang, orange, mandarin, benzoin, peru balsam and in oriental mixtures. Cautions: Cinnamon Leaf is relatively non-toxic; possible irritant because of the cinnamaldahyde. Eugenol is irritant to the muscous membranes: use in moderation.