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Cinnamon

A family of flowering plants, mainly trees and shrubs, which include the avocado (Persea americana), as well as the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) plants used for various other flavors and fragrances such as cinnamon (Cinnamomum) and camphor (Sassafras spp.). The Tree: Generally 60 to 100 ft in height with straight cylindrical boles 40 ft in length. Trunk diameters may range from 2 to 4 ft.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Cinnamon c/s	$2.50	$3.00	$3.50	$5.88
Cinnamon Sticks 1"	$2.50	$3.00	$4.00	$6.72
Cinnamon Sticks - 2.3/4"	$2.50	$3.00	$4.00	$6.72
Cinnamon Sticks - 6"	$2.50	$3.00	$4.00	$6.72
Cinnamon Bark Powder 3% Oil	$2.50	$3.00	$3.50	$5.88

Properties/Uses - Cinnamon warms and strengthens organs of digestion. It is beneficial for persons with low vitality and a tendency toward influenza. It is also for symptoms of stress with a tendency to diarrhea and rheumatic pains. Astringent, Diaphoretic, Aromatic Stimulant, Carminative, Hemostatic, Antiseptic, Flavoring, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Gastrointestinal tonic, Anodyne. Since cinnamon is specific for causing contraction of the uterine muscles and arresting bleeding, it is beneficial in the treatment of dysmenorrhea. The anodyne aspect may be partially due to its prostaglandin-inhibiting action. It is also indicated for passive pulmonary, gastric, intestinal and renal bleeding. Cinnamon can stimulate and then depress the nervous system and has the ability to correct nausea and vomiting. Although small amounts are used for digestive irritation, large amounts can cause digestive irritation. It is useful at the onset of a cold or flu when there is chilliness, aching and sweating but with cold skin. It is also used as a lozenge for oral candida.

Botanical Name - Cinnanmomum spp

Part Used - Bark

Common Names/Synonyms - Dalchini, Ohez, Gondhori (India), Karawe, Hmanthein (Burma), Kayu (Sabah), Kalingag (Philippines), Kusunoki (Japan).

Cautions - Do not use in large dosages or for extended period of time. Doses exceeding 2 grams of Cinnamon have been reported to be narcotic and may cause convulsions, delirium, hallucinations and death. It is contraindicated in persons with a cinnamon allergy and pregnancy due to the emmenagogue effect.

Cinnamon in larger sizes


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