Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum) has that wonderful spicy scent loved around the world. Cinnamon oil is now being used in many recipes as a tangy, inventive ingredient. Historically, cinnamon was so popular it was the main reason behind the occupation of Ceylon by first the Portuguese, then the Dutch, and then the British. It is best to dilute cinnamon bark before topical application or direct inhalation. Cinnamon Bark has an approximate ORAC of 103,448 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter. |