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Information about the herb Cinnamon
Cinnamomum zeylanicum , also known as Laurus cinnamomum is part of the Lauraceae plant family. Originally from Sri Lanka but grows well in Indonesia, India, Brazil and other
tropical countries.
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Plant Family: Lauraceae
Common Names: Laurus cinnamomum
History:
- The ancient Egyptians used the spice for embalming
- The Dutch had a monopoly on the Cinnamon trade until 1776
Tradition: Cinnamon burned in incense was used:
- for healing
- to cover up the smell from burnt offerings in the temples to promote high spirituality
- to stimulate the passions of the male
The essential oil is used:
- for protection
Plant Constituents of Cinnamon
Contains:
- cinnamic aldehyde
- mucilage
- sugar
- tannin
- volatile oil
Medicinal Parts Used: Bark (dried inner bark of the shoots)
Cinnamon is used for:
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- prevents uncomfortable bloating
- relieves diarrhea
- relieves flatulence (gas/wind)
- relieves griping
- relieves nausea
- relieves weakness of the stomach
- stops vomiting
It is best taken before or after meals to aid digestion
Female Conditions
- helps stop womb hemorrhages
Cinnamon Oil can be used as an inhalant for
- a sexual stimulant to the female
Immune System Conditions
- prevents infection
Other Uses:
- added to herbal preparations to improve the taste
- culinary spice
- flavoring agent
Action:
- antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria]
- aphrodisiac [an agent for arousing or increasing sexual desire or potency]
- aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities]
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- blood purifier [an agent to purify the blood]
- carminative [an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines]
- cordial [invigorating, stimulating medicine, food or drink]
- digestive [aids digestion]
- local stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy] to the body and other herbs, enabling herbal remedies to work faster (added to remedies for acute symptoms)
Caution:
- Do not take Cinnamon Oil internally
Global Herbal Supplies has Cinnamon available in the following forms
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
