Description: Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices and its use dates back thousands of years to at least 2700 B.C.The inner bark is acrid, alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, antiemetic, antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, aromatic, astringent, bitter, carminative, constipative, cordial, demulcent, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, fungistatic, germicide, haemostatic, hepatic, pungent, stimulant, stomachic and sweet. Helps to relieve nausea and vomiting. Japanese research has shown cinnamaldehyde, one of the constituents of cinnamon bark, to be sedative and analgesic. As a powerful stimulant it is beneficial in stomach cramps, gastric irritation and paralysis of the tongue. Powdered cinnamon is useful in diarrhoea and dysentery. As a stimulant to the uterine muscular fibre it is employed in menorrhagia. Also useful in sexual debility and to increase sperm count. Cinnamon is also considered useful for anxiety, depression and mental tension. It induces sweating and helps in relieving fevers.

Massive doses of the decoction of the bark is reported to be used with success for cancer of the stomach, rectum and uterus. It is a good anti-infective agent and is useful in relieving cough due to its soothing action. It is recommended for respiratory ailments such as common cold, sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis and bronchitis. Cinnamon bark is also known to control blood sugar levels in diabetics. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers have found that cinnamon bark may reduce the amount of insulin required for glucose metabolism. Recent studies have determined that consuming as little as one-half teaspoon of Cinnamon each day may reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels by as much as 20% in Type-2 diabetes patients who are not taking insulin.

One German study showed that Cinnamon “suppresses completely” the cause of most urinary-tract infections (Escherichia coli bacteria) and the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections (Candida albicans).

The oil from the bark is potent antibacterial and antifungal, and also possesses antiseptic, astringent and carminative properties. Externally, the oil is used in rheumatism, joint pains, cramps, neuralgia, toothache and headache.

Recommended Dosage: 1 to 2 g powder of bark; Oil : For external application only.

Contraindication: If pregnant or breast-feeding do not consume more cinnamon than is normally present in food. Men with prostate problems, diabetics and those taking blood thinners should consult a health care provider before using this herb. This product is not recommended if you have a tendency toward excessive menstrual bleeding. Taking this herb and antibiotics together may make the antibiotic not work for you. Increased heart rate (pulse), feeling dizzy, shortness of breath and redness of the face may occur if you take too much Cinnamon. Undiluted essential oil in their purest state is extremely potent, and should be blended with a carrier oil or other medium prior to use directly on the skin, as the essential oil may cause irritation.