Cinnamon
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Cinnamomum verum
Energetics : Warming
Herbal Properties : Anti-diabetic, Antiseptic, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative
Ceylon Cinnamon (nicknamed ’True Cinnamon’) is native to the island of Sri Lanka, while Cassia Cinnamon (what is commonly sold in grocery stores) is often grown in Vietnam, China, and Indonesia.
Cinnamon has a wide range of health benefits. Studies suggest that it is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and packed with antioxidants. Studies also show it to have potential antitumor effects, benefit heart health, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and support diabetes. (Sources 1) (Source 2) (Source 3) (Source 4)
Cinnamon can be taken as a capsule, a tincture, in tea, or cooked with in your food!
Did you know? Cinnamon’s first documented use medicinally was in 2700 B.C. in China. It was used to treat fever, diarrhea, and menstrual problems.
Precautions :
No known precautions for Ceylon Cinnamon. When in doubt, seek medical professional. None of this is medical advice.
Sources :
(1) Cinnamon and its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, cardiovascular, and cholestrol lowering effects
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4466762/
(2) More of Cinnamon’s health effects
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4003790/
(3) Cinnamon and Alzheimer’s disease
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19433898/
(4) Cinnamon shows potential therapeutic effects for diabetes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22671971/
Easley, T., & Horne, S. H. (2016). Chapter 13. In The modern herbal dispensatory: A medicine-making guide. essay, North Atlantic Books.
Johnson, R. L., Foster, S., Dog, T. L., Kiefer, D., & Weil, A. (2014). Chapter 3. In National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The world's most effective healing plants. essay, National Geographic.