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Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum

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Common Names
Cinnamon , Cassia Bark
Botanical Name
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum
Family
LAURACEAE
Cinnamon Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Candida/Yeast Infection * Colds * Culinary * Diabetes * Digestion/Indigestion * Fungus Infections * IBS * Influenza * Insect Repellent * Nausea *
Properties: Anti-inflammatory* Analgesic* Aphrodisiac* Digestive* Antibacterial* Antifungal* Repels Insects* Antiparasite* AntiViral* Antispasmodic* Antiperspirant/Deodorants* Astringent* Astringent*
Parts Used: Dried bark
Constituents:volatile oil, eugenol,tannins, resin, mucilage, trace coumarin and complex sugars

Cinnamon quells spasms and helps relax muscles, relieve gas, perks up the movement of food through your digestive system making it one of the best tasting and least expensive herbs you can add to your routine to aid digestion. Some very interesting recent research suggests that cinnamon may help diabetics control their blood sugar. Cinnamon also is antibacterial so it helps to stop infection and beats back intestinal bugs. Remember that the cinnamon powder that is on the grocery shelves is much to old to have much if any medicinal value, and it is not very feasible to use a therapeutic amount in your cooking and baking.

Related Species Camphor Cinnamomum camphora
Side Effects:
Cassia oil is very irritating to the skin and should be handled with care
How to Use: Cinnamon
Preparation Methods :Take advantage of cinnamon's spicy taste by adding organic cinnamon sticks and pieces to herbal teas. The essential oil is a wonderful way to warm and relax tired, sore muscles and relieve pain. You can also find encapsulated cinnamon in health food stores.

remedyRemedies using : Cinnamon

Cinnamon for :Antiseptic, allergies
Antiseptic, allergies The phytochemical compounds in cinnamon and cassia ease allergies, reduce pain, counteract bacteria and fungi (including candidas), and disinfect wounds.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Cinnamon for :Regulate insulin
Regulate  insulin Research shows that cinnamon can aid in regulating the activity of insulin, cinnamon does not stimulate the release of insulin, but it helps insulin work more effectively.
Cinnamon for :Loss of appetite, heartburn
Loss of appetite, heartburn Recommended by German Commission E for treating loss of appetite and stomach upset- cinnamon prevents bloating and flatulence and treats heartburn and nausea

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Cinnamon for :Vomiting, gas, diarrhea
Vomiting, gas, diarrhea Carminative, astringent, stimulant, antiseptic; more powerful as a local than as a general stimulant; is prescribed in powder and infusion but usually combined with other medicines. It stops vomiting, relieves flatulence, and given with chalk and astringents is useful for diarrhoea and haemorrhage of the womb.

Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931)

Cinnamon, Lemon for :Infections, Strep Throat
Infections, Strep Throat A recent study by a team of surgeons tested solutions made with Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Thyme white, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Clove Bud, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Kunzea and Sage oil. killed a number of common and hospital-acquired infections, like streptococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Large prevailing effective zones of inhibition were observed for Thyme white, Lemon, Lemongrass and Cinnamon oil. The other oils also showed considerable efficacy. Remarkably, almost all tested oils demonstrated efficacy against hospital-acquired isolates and reference strains, whereas Olive and Paraffin oil from the control group produced no inhibition.

doi:10.1016/j.physletb.2003.10.071. Renaissance of antimicrobial essential oils as a promising force to fight hospital-acquired infections . (October 2009), Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Volume 37, Issue 7,


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Certified Organic Cinnamon Essential Oil
(Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Origin-Madagascar Method of Cultivation- Organic Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Dried inner bark Note Classification: Base to Middle Aroma: Sweet, warm-spicy, dry, tenacious odor
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Certified Organic Cinnamon Leaf essential oil
(Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Origin- Ceylon Method of Cultivation- Organic Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distillation Parts Used: Leaves and Twigs Note Classification: Aroma: warm, spicy, musky
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Certified Organic Cinnamon powder/sticks
Cinnamomum cassia Origin- Indonesia Dried bark in sticks, chips or ground. One of the world's most familiar spices is an up and coming treatment for diabetes, weight control, and hypoglycemia.
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referencesCinnamon Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Candida/Yeast Infection * Colds * Culinary * Diabetes * Digestion/Indigestion * Fungus Infections * IBS * Influenza * Insect Repellent * Nausea *
Plant Description


The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. Ceylon cinnamon is considered the true cinnamon in most of the rest of the world. The two are similar in taste, though Ceylon cinnamon has a sweeter, more delicate flavor. These two plants are very similar in looks, flavor and taste. The oils of both contain cinnamic aldehyde as the major component, with cassia having the larger amount.

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folkloreCinnamon was one of the first known spices. The Romans believed Cinnamon's fragrance sacred and burned it at funerals
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Common Misspellings: cinamon

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