It's history as a medicinal plant goes as far back as the Ancient Egyptians and Chinese. As the availability across Europe increased it was then adopted by herbalists for medicinal uses. It was traditionally used as a flavouring agent and digestive tonic in cases of diarrhoea, anorexia and dyspepsia. It was also used for rheumatism and menstrual disorders. Not to be confused with cassia (Cinnamomum cassia (L.) J.Presl or synonym Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees) which is cheaper, has a stronger flavour and is often marketed as cinnamon .
Indications:
Digestive disorders including flatulent dyspepsia, nausea and diarrhoea.
Bacterial and viral infections including the common cold and influenza.
Fungal infections including tinea pedis and candida.
Diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Hyperlipidaemia.
Possible cancer prophylaxis and treatment adjuvant.
Oxidative stress and inflammatory disorders.
Actions: astringent, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, immunomodulator, antidiarrhoeal, hypoglycaemic, hypoinsulinaemic, hypolipidaemic.
Constituents: In addition to flavour, a critical difference between true cinnamon and cassia is the coumarin content of cassia. The levels of coumarins in cassia appear to be very high and pose health risks if consumed regularly in higher quantities. Three of the main components of the essential oils obtained from cinnamon are trans-cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and linalool, which represent 82.5% of the total composition. Other constituents of true cinnamon are oligopolymeric procyanidins, cinnamic acid, phenolic acids, pentacyclic diterpenes cinnzeylanol and it's acetyl derivative cinnzeylanine and the sugars mannitol, L-arabino-D-xylanose, L-arabinose, D-xylose, alpha-D-glucan as well as mucilage polysaccharides.
Each 100g contain vitamin A: 260IU, thiamine: 0.02mg, riboflavin: 0.14mg, niacin: 1.3mg, ascorbic acid: 28mg, Ca: 1.228mg, P: 61mg, Fe: 38mg, Mg: 56mg, Na: 26mg, K: 500mg, Zn: 2mg.
Cinnamon liquid extract 1:1 in 65% alcohol
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