Botanical Name:
Cinnamomun verum
Common Name(s):
Cinnamon
Habitat:
Native to Sri Lanka and India. Cultivated throughout tropical regions.
Parts Used:
Inner bark
Key Actions:
- Antimicrobial
- Aromatic
- Astringent
- Antiviral
- Analgesic
Traditional Uses:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Aching muscles
- Cold symptoms
- Indigestion
- Gas
- Bloating
Contraindications:
Generally considered safe - on rare occasion may cause allergic reaction.
Preparations:
- Tea infusion
- Tincture
- Salve
- Essential oil
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