Cinnamon, cinnamon, cinnamon. How many ways are there to say, 'I love you'? One: Cinnamon rolls. Two: Pumpkin Pie. Three: Ancient Medicine. Cinnamon might be as diverse as it is old. First mentioned in the Torah, cinnamon has been around since before 2000 BCE. Growing on an evergreen tree with soft reddish-brown bark, and yellow flowers, Cinnamon is widely cultivated as a spice and a medicine. Traditionally, only bark from wild cinnamon trees was used medicinally to treat colds, flu, and digestive problems. Cinnamon is now commonly taken to help stabilize blood-sugar levels.
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Habitat & Cultivation
Widely cultivated in tropical regions, Cinnamon can be found growing in India, Sri Lanka, Phillipines, and the Carribean. The tree is propagated from cuttings and every second year, the trees are pruned back until they reach just above ground level. This process forces new shoots out of the ground which are then stripped for bark. The inner layer is then set out to dry in the sun, this forms the characteristic cinnamon "stick".
Uses
Ancient warming remedy Cinnamon has a longstanding reputation of being used as a warming herb to alleviate "cold" conditions. The bark of cinnamon stimulates blood circulation to outer extremities
Convalescence Cinnamon is a gentle acting herb that helps to support both digestion and circulation. It has been specifically used to help persons recuperate from illnesses or medical treatments.
Gynecological Remedy Cinnamon can regulate menstrual cycles, relieve period cramps, normalize blood flow, and help to reduce insulin levels and stabilize estrogen levels--especially useful in treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Insulin resistance Known to improve blood glucose levels and prevent insulin resistance, cinnamon can be valuable as part of a wider regimen for metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Take 3 tsp. of cinnamon powder a day for 4 months.
Gastrointestinal problems Cinnamon is a soothing remedy for: indigestion, nausea, digestion, flatulence, colic, diarrhea.
Parts used
Inner Bark used for preparations and to make essential oil
Twigs widely used in Chinese medicine to relieve "cold" symptoms
Key Actions
Warming Stimulant
Carminative
Antidiabetic
Antimicrobial
Antifungal
Constituents
Volatile oil up to 4%
Phenolics
Coumarins
Mucilage
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References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 81.
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