Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum.
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Scientific Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Parts Used: Inner bark, twigs, essential oil
Cautions:
Healing Properties
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
Grow/Harvest Yourself:
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Scientific Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Parts Used: Inner bark, twigs, essential oil
Cautions:
- Avoid high doses if pregnant
- Oil can irritate skin.
Healing Properties
- Good for skin disorders, ulcers, chills, rheumatic pains
- Lowers blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
- Reduces triglycerides levels
- Mildly reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol
- Can help reduce belly fat
- Helps with nausea/vomiting, reducing gas, bloating, IBS, indigestion
- Has been said to kill H. Pylori bacteria
- Tones and constricts tissues. Good for varicose veins & internal bleeding (in stools & menstrual)
- Relieves congestion
- Helps with arthritis, menstrual discomforts and urinary tract infections
- Contains blood thinning compounds that stimulate circulation & promote heart health
- Prevents tooth decay and gum disease and promotes fresh breath
- Helps control Metabolic syndrome (AKA insulin resistance syndrome and syndrome X)
- Induces sweating with colds/flus
How to Use:
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below). However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
- Add dried ground herb to food and beverages.
- Can be taken in store-bought capsule or extract form.
- Essential Oils: Apply externally
- How to Dry Herbs
- How to Make Herbal Teas/Infusions/Decoctions
- How to Make Herbal Vinegars
- How to Make Herbal Syrups
- How to Make Herbal Tinctures & Glycerites
- How to Make Herbal Infused Oils
- How to Make Herbal Ointments & Creams
- How to Make Herbal Poultices & Compresses
- How to Make Herbal Electuaries & Oxymels
- How to Make Herbal Lozenges, Gummies, Capsules
Grow/Harvest Yourself:
- Buy Cinnamon Tree Seeds
- Zone: 8-11
- Soil pH: 4.5-5.5
- Dryer, well-drained soil (does not like to be wet)
- Full sun