Defi nition: Cassia oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and young branches of Cinnamomum cassia Blume (Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees).
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Defi nition: Cassia oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and young branches of Cinnamomum cassia Blume (Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees).
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