Cinnamon Sticks 3" - Rou Gui - Cinnamomum verum - Organic - Fair Trade Certified
Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum
Harvested: Sri Lanka
History/Folklore: Cinnamon has long been used as a spice additive in many cultures, as well as medicinally to help fight colds, flu, and other various forms of infection.
Now, it is a common spice to have in the house for baking, and many have forgotten its beneficial uses. It is especially good to have on hand in the fall and winter, as it will help strengthen and move the circulation after being out in the cold. It can help induce sweating when the cold has locked in. Do you remember that old southern saying, “Sweat a Cold, Feed the Flu”. Here you want to sweat it all out, so you can feel better.
Key Actions: Powerful Antifungal and Antibacterial, Antiviral, Analgesic, Aromatic, Astringent, Hypotensive, Insect Repellent, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Prebiotic, Antidiabetic
Key Constituents: Volatile Oil (including Cinnamaldehyde, Transcinnamaldyhide), Polyphenols, Eugenol, Tannins, Resin, Mucilage, Trace Coumarin, Polysaccharides, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin K, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium
Uses: Uses: This herb is known to help with arthritis, colds, flu, poor circulation, sore throats, boost the immune system, HIV, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, lowers blood sugar, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Hot
Energetics: Sweet, Acrid
Meridians: HT, KD, LR, SP
Actions:
- Tonifies the Fire and Assists the Yang
- Warms the Middle and Tonifies Yang
- Disperses Cold and Alleviates Pain
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