Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum) is from the Lauraceae (laurel) botanical family.  The essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of the tree.  Cinnamon is reputed to be part of the “Marseilles Vinegar” or “Four Thieves Vinegar” used by grave robbing bandits during the 15th century Plague to protect themselves.   Cinnamon essential oil is in [...]