Product Overview
Cinnamon Cassia Oil is steam distilled from the bark and leaves of Cinnamomum cassia, often called Chinese cinnamon, grown predominantly in southern China and Vietnam. Compared to Ceylon cinnamon bark oil, cassia oil typically has a bolder, sharper, and slightly harsher spicy-sweet aroma, and it is also very high in cinnamaldehyde, making it one of the more dermally potent oils used in aromatherapy formulation.
Cassia is the more common and economical cinnamon species used globally in food flavoring, and its essential oil is widely used in warming, spice-themed diffuser blends where a bold cinnamon note is desired.
Key Considerations for Formulating with Cinnamon Cassia Oil
- Very high cinnamaldehyde content makes it primarily suited to diffuser and candle use rather than topical application
- Stronger, more assertive aroma than Cinnamon Bark Oil — useful for brands wanting a bold cinnamon note
- Commonly blended with clove, ginger, or citrus in winter and holiday-themed diffuser kits
- Should be clearly labeled as Cassia (not Ceylon) cinnamon for accurate species disclosure
- Requires low-percentage use and clear safe-use guidance in any finished formulation
Cinnamon Cassia Oil is frequently chosen by brands that want a bold, unmistakable cinnamon scent for candles, wax melts, or seasonal diffuser blends at a more accessible price point than Ceylon cinnamon bark oil. Health Genesis can supply the pure oil in bulk for candle and fragrance manufacturers, or formulate a finished, appropriately diluted diffuser blend with correct species labeling and safe-use copy.
Health Genesis Corporation's Davie, Florida facility is FDA-registered, GMP-certified, and NSF-certified, and our family-owned company has manufactured botanical ingredients and finished supplements for private-label brands for 25+ years. We support Cinnamon Cassia Oil programs with low minimum order quantities and an in-house label design team, making it straightforward for a brand of any size to bring this oil to market under its own name.
How does Cinnamon Cassia Oil differ from Cinnamon Bark Oil in scent and use?
Cassia oil, from Cinnamomum cassia, tends to have a bolder, sharper cinnamon aroma than Ceylon-sourced Cinnamon Bark Oil, and both require careful, low-percentage dilution due to high cinnamaldehyde content. We can help you choose based on your product's desired intensity and budget.
Is Cinnamon Cassia Oil suitable for candle and wax melt manufacturing?
Yes, it's a popular choice for candle and wax melt fragrance profiles due to its bold, recognizable scent. Contact our team for bulk pricing and lead times.
Does the label need to specify "Cassia" rather than just "Cinnamon"?
Yes, accurate species labeling (Cinnamomum cassia vs. Cinnamomum verum) helps set correct consumer expectations and supports label transparency; our in-house label design team can help ensure this is reflected correctly.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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