Cassia Bark, Wildcrafted

Pure,Therapeutic Wildcrafted Cassia Bark essential oil Product Details Botanical name Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia Extraction method / Source Steam distillation / bark of the tree Aroma Sweet, spicy Key constituents Cinnamic aldehyde 86% Plant description Botanical family: Lauraceae (laurel) Cassia is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 40 - 80 feet. It has thin, peeling bark and long, glossy, leathery leaves. Cassia produces small green flowers that develop into berries, each containing a single seed. Regions of Production Indonesia Growing Practices Trees indigenous to the region are harvested from wild, away from pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Replanting is done yearly to ensure the availability of the species. History / Fun Facts There are many Biblical references to Cassia, especially in the Old Testament. Cassia is also mentioned in one of the oldest medical records, The Ebers Papyrus (16th Century, BC), an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and