Cinnamomum cassia
Description: The German Commission E recommended cinnamon for treating loss of appetite and stomach upset, and cinnamon teas have been used for centuries to prevent bloating and flatulence and to treat heartburn and nausea.
Cinnamon's beneficial effects on the digestive tract are attributed to its antioxidant catechins, chemical compounds that are also found in tea.
Cinnamon antioxidants may also fight bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections, especially yeast infections of the mouth (oral candidiasis) in people with compromised immune systems.
There are some scientific indications that cinnamon relieves the pain of ulcers, and the herb is also very useful in regulating the activity of insulin. So effective, in fact, that diabetics may need to check their sugars more often if they eat large quantities (more than 1 tablespoon) of cinnamon every day. Cinnamon does not stimulate the release of insulin, but it helps insulin work more effectively.
Typical Preparations:
Mostly in foods and beverages including herbal tea, extracts, or tinctures.
Medicinal Precautions:
None known.
Magickal Associations: Used for wiccan or pagan spell supply. Masculine, Hot, Sun, Fire, Venus, Aphrodite, Healing, passion, spirituality, success, psychic powers, lust, love, protection. Focus, purification, health & luck. Stimulates Spiritual Energies. Blends with and emphasizes all other essences. Attracts money and "security". Aphrodisiac. Very healing on all levels.
What you receive: Herb that has been cut & sifted or ground and comes in a food grade poly Ziploc baggie to retain freshness.
