Humik Vietnamese Cinnamon: The Essence of Warm Fragrance and Outstanding Essential Oil Content.

Vietnamese Cinnamon: The Essence of Warm Fragrance and Outstanding Essential Oil Content

Vietnamese cinnamon, also known as Vietnamese cinnamon or Saigon cinnamon, is a precious ingredient derived from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum loureiroi tree, a species native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. It is the most sought-after source of natural essential oils due to its distinctive, warm fragrance and high essential oil content.

👃 Characteristics of Fragrance and Essential Oils

Vietnamese cinnamon is highly valued for its rich, sweet, spicy and seductive aroma – a scent that is significantly more intense and long-lasting than that of common cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia). It is the high essential oil content that makes this difference, making it an ideal ingredient in products that require strong scent retention and diffusion.

👑 Tra My Cinnamon Humik: The pinnacle of essence

Among the famous cinnamon growing regions of Vietnam, Tra My Cinnamon (Quang Nam province) is considered the cinnamon with the highest quality in essential oils and aroma.

Characteristics: Tra My Cinnamon, also known as Humik Cinnamon, is famous for its extremely high essential oil content (up to 5-6% or more) and pure, concentrated aroma quality.

Applications: Due to its superior quality, essential oils extracted from Tra My Cinnamon are especially popular in the cosmetics, perfume, and aromatherapy industries.

⚠️ Note on Natural Compounds

Cinnamon contains natural compounds such as coumarin. Coumarin is a strong aromatic substance found in some cinnamon species. Although Cinnamomum loureiroi (Vietnamese cinnamon) generally has a lower coumarin content than Cinnamomum cassia, its concentration should be considered when using cinnamon essential oil in a wide range of applications.

🧪 Potential in Aromatherapy

Cinnamon, including Vietnamese cinnamon, has been used in many aromatherapy settings. Its warm, pleasant aroma has been studied for its ability to:

Reduce stress: The warm scent promotes relaxation and creates a sense of security.

Antibacterial: Compounds in cinnamon essential oil have natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, often used in air fresheners and personal hygiene products.

Improve mood: The strong, stimulating aroma can help increase alertness and focus.