Ceylon cinnamon, therapeutic cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon (cinnamonum zeyianicum or cinnamomum verum). ID: 100-79

Cinnamon has been known since ancient times. Imported from Egypt since 2000 BC Cinnamon was so highly valued among ancient peoples that it is considered a gift suitable for monarchs and even gods. Even in the Middle Ages the source of cinnamon was a mystery to the western world. From reading the Latin writers who mentioned Herodotus, Europeans had learned that cinnamon came from the Red Sea to the commercial ports of Egypt, but where it came from was less than clear. The other was believed to be the homeland of cinnamon Ethiopia, Herodotus and other inscriptions named Arabia as the source of cinnamon, Markopoulos completely avoided the issue. The first mention that the spice grew in Sri Lanka It was around 1270. Indonesian directly from the Moluccas Islands in East Africa, where it was then transported north by local traders to Alexandria, Egypt.

Differences between trade cinnamons

Ceylon cinnamon rolls have many thin layers and can be easily broken by hand or powdered using a coffee apple or spices.

Indonesian cinnamon is also sold in bobbins, but it consists of a thick layer capable of destroying an apple of coffee spices and in no case breaks easily by hand.

Chinese cinnamon, also known as cassia, is sold in broken pieces of thick bark, as the bark is not flexible enough to wrap in bobbins.

Levels of blood thinner (coumarin) in Ceylon cinnamon are low, in Indonesia more and in cassia (Chinese) very high.

Cinnamon cinnamon i properties :

Tonic in case of weakness.

Stimulator of circulation and respiratory functions.

Regulator of cholesterol and diabetes.

Helps digestion especially in cases of indigestion.

Emmenagogue in menstrual insufficiency and pain.

Expels intestinal parasites.

Facilitates the elimination of gases.

Stops diarrhea and spasms in the stomach and intestines, antiseptic (kills typhoid bacillus).

It is aphrodisiac and helps with impotence.

Also with external use cinnamon helps in cases of scabies, dermatitis and wasp stings and snake bites.

Strong antioxidant action, fights inflammation,

Reduces the risk of heart disease.

Helps those with insulin sensitivity.

It has strong antibacterial action.

Active Ingredients : Cinnamic aldehyde (65-75%), aroma of eugenol (4-10%) terpine alcohols pinine.

How to use : Decoction, powder, tincture, essential oils.

Side effects : Cinnamon essential oil if it comes in contact with our skin insoluble can cause local irritation.