Cinnamon leaf oil is obtained by steam distillation of cinnamon leaves, has a warm scent, similar to cinnamon bark, it is used in the flavor industry, to a lesser extent, to flavor confectionary.

The primary metabolite found within the C. cassia essential oil is (E)-cinnamaldehyde, whereas E. globulus primarily consists of 1,8 cineole, both of which are associated with medicinal properties.

(Beyond Pesticides, September 10, 2009) Some researchers are suggesting that sanitizers made with essential oil are a solution to harmful soaps with antibacterials. Cinnamon oil, according to many ...