Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Mon, 2007-11-12 13:09.
Common Name: 
Cinnamon
Medicinal Properties: 
Functions and Usage: 
  • Promotes digestion, particularly sweets, useful for indigestion, bloating, etc.
  • Warms the body, promotes circulation
  • Externally on cuts, scrapes, etc.
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Tea: .5 to .75 teaspoon.
  • Externally: Sprinkle lightly on cleaned cuts, scrapes, etc.
Contraindications: 

Use only in culinary amounts during pregnancy.

Notes: 

There are no additional notes for this herb.

Related Research: 
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