cassia – Earth to Kathy

April 17, 2018

Benzaldehyde

Benzaldehyde is an aldehyde having an almond like aroma, as in bitter almond. It may also be found in cassia leaf, cassia bark, cinnamon bark and cistus. Aldehydes have a powerful aroma used in perfumery. Oxidation (exposure to oxygen) causes potential skin irritation and loss of aroma. Links to […]

April 19, 2018

Cinnamaldehyde

Cinnamaldehyde is an aldehyde found in cassia, and cinnamon. Excessive amounts can cause liver toxicity. Aldehydes have a powerful aroma used in perfumery. Oxidation (exposure to oxygen) causes potential skin irritation and loss of aroma. Links to Plants Containing Cinnamaldehyde RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of […]

April 24, 2018

Salicylaldehyde

Salicylaldehyde is an aldehyde as found in willow and cassia. Aldehydes have a powerful aroma used in perfumery. Oxidation (exposure to oxygen) causes potential skin irritation and loss of aroma. Links to Plants Containing Salicylaldehyde RESEARCH The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on […]