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Ocotea Essential Oil
(Ocotea quixos)
Item: 3556
Size: 5 ml
Discount Price: $39.00
Price: $51.32

Ocotea essential oil was used historically in traditional rituals to cleanse the body and spirit. Also known as false cinnamon, it has a warm, spicy aroma that is considered cleansing and soothing.

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Has a warm, spicy aroma
  • Used traditionally in spiritual cleansing rituals
  • Cleanses skin when applied topically


Ocotea is distilled from the leaves of Ocotea quixos, a large tree found in the Amazon wilderness on the west side of the Andes Mountains. Used historically for more than 500 years to flavor cakes and sweets, ocotea it is commonly referred to by the native people throughout Ecuador as false canela, or false cinnamon. Ocotea essential oil has a warm, spicy aroma that is similar to but more delicate than that of Cinnamon Bark. Honored as a spiritual oil for many years, Ocotea is still used in purification rituals today.


KEY CONSTITUENTS:

Beta-caryophyllene, Cinnamyl acetate, Methyl cinnamate, Alpha-humulene

 

Suggested Uses


DIRECTIONS

  • Diffuse Ocotea with Orange or Tangerine to create a warm, comforting environment.

  • Inhale or apply it to wrists, neck, and ear lobes during meditation, prayer, or spiritual practices.

  • Add a few drops to your facial cleanser or moisturizer or apply as a spot treatment.


    SAFETY: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays to the application area for up to 12 hours.

Ingredients

Ocotea (Ocotea Quixos)† leaf oil

†Premium essential oil

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