Idyllism

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Note:   Base 
Country of Origin: France
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Properties: Anaesthetic, Antidontalgic, Antiseptic, Antiputrefactive, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Cardiac, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Esharotic, Haemostatic, Insecticide, Parasiticide, Sialogogue, Stimulant, Stomachic, Vermifuge.

Mind: Excellent for exhausted states and feelings of weakness and depression.

Body: A very strong antiseptic and has a tonic effect on the respiratory tract, eases colds through its very warming action but slightly raising body temperature, indicated for influenza.  Generally restores heat to the body.  Eases breathing difficulties and restores the senses during fainting fits.  Has an excellent reputation for resisting viral infections and contagious diseases. 
Seems to have a spuring action on bodily fluids since it stimulates tears, saliva and mucous.
A palliative for intestinal infections.  Calms spasm of the digestive tract, asthenia (loss of tone), dyspepsia, colitis, flatulence, gastralgia, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.  Stimulates secretion of gastric juices.  In the past used for serious diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
Strong stimulant of the glandular system indicates its use in easing period pain as well as regulating scanty menstruation and leucorrhoea.  Its aphrodisiac properties reputedly effective in cases of impotence.
Has a tonic effect on the whole body and particularly on the circulatory system.  May also ease muscular spasm and painful rheumatic joints.  Seems to take the sting out of insect bites.

Skin: Has a mildly astringent effect on the skin tightening loose tissues and apparently effective in clearing warts.

Precautions: Can cause skin irritations and reactions due to it having a large proportion of Cinnamic Aldehyde, often the cause of skin sensitisation. A very powerful oil and should be used with care.  Best avoided in pregnancy as it could be abortifacient.  High dosage could cause convulsions.