Cassia essential oil has a warm and spicy aroma that is perfect for fall and holiday diffuser blends. It is frequently used to support emotional health and wellness.
Cassia is similar to true cinnamon (sometimes called Ceylon cinnamon). It is best enjoyed for its aromatic benefits. Cassia can create comforting and uplifting feelings.
This is an oil you will want to use sparingly. It has a robust aroma and it is a hot oil. It must be well diluted to a maximum of 0.05% for topical application. That works out to about 1 drop of cassia per 4 oz of carrier oil.
I enjoy using this strong and mighty oil in diffuser blends, mostly because it smells amazing when diffused. I share 10 Cassia Diffuser Recipes below that will warm and refresh your home, plus a few other spray blends!
Be sure to get the free printable Cassia Essential Oil Recipe Sheet at the bottom of the post.
Cassia Essential Oil Facts
The health benefits of using this powerful oil are really surprising. As long as you keep the safety aspects in mind, cassia oil can be a great addition to your oil collection, especially during fall and winter.
| Botanical Name | Cinnamomum cassia |
| Botanical Family | Lauraceae |
| Aka | Chinese Cinnamon |
| Aroma | Warm, spicy, strong, sweet, cinnamon-like |
| Note | Middle |
| Extraction Method | Steam distilled |
| Plant Part Used | Leaves, twigs, bark |
| Shelf Life | 2-3 years |
| Kid Safe? | No |
Cassia Essential Oil Safety
Don't use undiluted on the skin, it is a "hot oil" and will cause skin irritation. There is a high risk of skin sensitization, Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.05% (Essential Oil Safety pg. 235). Do not use on hypersensitive, diseased, or damaged skin.
There is a low risk for mucous membrane irritation.
Embryotoxicity; contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding (all routes of use). Possible drug interactions, use caution. Not a kid-friendly oil.
Avoid old or oxidized oils, they may cause skin sensitization. Store oil in a dark, airtight container. Not phototoxic. Do not ingest.
Main Constituents:
Cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate
Cassia Essential Oil Blends Well With
- Cedarwood
- Clove
- Frankincense
- Orange
- Lemon
- Nutmeg
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Neroli
- Ylang ylang
- White fir
Cassia Essential Oil Uses & Benefits
1. Boosts the Immune System
Help the entire body run properly, stay healthy, and avoid seasonal threats. Cassia essential oil is effective in countering viral infections and offers protection from cold, cough, and other seasonal illnesses. Try our Immune Boost Inhaler Blend recipe below.
2. Fights Germs
Cassia oil has been proven to be an antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibacterial agent. It can assist you to naturally clean your home. Make scented baking soda with cassia oil or try our Toilet Refresh recipe below to keep this germy area fresh and clean.
3. Cold and Flu Season Assist
Promote wellness during cold and flu season, diffuse 2–3 drops of cassia oil or inhale the oil twice daily from an aromatherapy inhaler.
4. Inexpensive Substitution Oil
Cassia makes a great alternative for cinnamon essential oil, and it usually costs less which is another positive reason to use.
5. Assists with Nausea (and Avoid Vomiting)
It induces a refreshing feeling and drives away feelings that bring on nausea and vomiting. Put one drop of cassia oil on a tissue and inhale the scent when feeling nauseous.
6. Uplifts Mood
Uplifts mood and induces warm feelings in the body and mind. Cassia keeps your mind at peace. It can build courage and a sense of self-worth. Place 2 drops on the shower floor just before you get in for a wonderful, warming scent.
7. Promotes Alertness
Cassia oil stimulates the body and mind, helping you be more active and alert. Place one drop of oil on a diffuser necklace and enjoy the invigorating aroma throughout the day. Read more about the benefits of using diffuser necklaces.
8. Perfect Holiday Oil
Get a few small pinecones from the craft store (or from outdoors and place in a decorative bowl, add a few drops of cassia to pinecones for a holiday scented decoration.
Cassia Essential Oil Recipes
Orange Spice Room Spray |
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This spray blend adds a little spice to that yummy citrus smell.
Directions: Add ingredients into the spray bottle, spray well to blend, and before each use. |
Harvest Festival Air Freshener |
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Fall brings harvest festivals, times for communities, and groups to get together and bring in food from the garden or farm in order to celebrate harvest time.
Directions: Add ingredients into the spray bottle, spray well to blend, and before each use. |
Toilet Refresh Spray |
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Use this spray to rid stinky odors and germs that cling to this frequented bathroom area.
Directions: Combine ingredients into the bottle, shake and spray into the toilet bowl, and around toilet surfaces to refresh and disinfect this germy area. |
Immune Boost Inhaler |
Add essential oils to cotton wick and insert it into the inhaler. Read more about using aromatherapy inhalers. |
10 Cassia Diffuser Blends
Add one of the cassia essential oil recipes below to your diffuser with recommended water for your diffuser tank. I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer.
1. Fall Is in the Air |
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Enjoy the aroma of the crisp, outdoor air during fall while cozy and warm in your home. Blend from our Nutmeg Essential Oil Spotlight.
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2. Candy Cane |
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This blend is from our 10 Christmas Diffuser Blends blog post
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3. Oatmeal Cookie |
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4. Gingerbread House |
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5. Pumpkin Spice Latte |
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6. Fall Leaves |
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7. Spicy Goodness |
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8. Autumn Leaves |
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9. Spice of Life |
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10. Sunny Spice |
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Where to Buy Cassia Essential Oil
Here are two Cassia Essential Oils we recommend:
General Essential Oil Precautions
Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified practitioner. Keep out of reach from children.
Use essential oils with extreme caution on children, be sure you have researched the oil and that it is safe for use on kids. Plant Therapy clearly labels their oils "KidSafe" on the bottle if the oil can be used for children ages 2–10.
If applying an essential oil topically (on your skin), you may perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body, use 1-2 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil like jojoba oil, read more here.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. For more information on oil safety issues here.
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