8 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT CINNAMON

CINNAMON

(S) Twak

Part Used:

• bark

Energetics:

• pungent

• sweet

  • astringent/heating/sweet

Tissues:

• plasma

• blood

• muscles

• marrow

• nerves

Systems:

• circulatory

• digestive

• respiratory

• urinary

Actions:

• stimulant

• diaphoretic

• carminative

• alterative

• expectorant

• diuretic

• analgesic

Indications:

• colds

• sinus congestion

• bronchitis

• dyspepsia

Precautions:

• high pitta

• bleeding disorders

Preparation:

• infusion

• dececotion

• powder (500mg to 1gm)

• CINNAMON is an effective herb for
  • strengthening and harmonizing the flow of circulation (vyana vayu).
  • It is good diaphoretic and expectorant in
    • colds and
    • flues,
    and is specially good for those of weak constitution.
  It is a pain reliever for
  • tooth ache and
  • muscle tension.
• CINNAMON
  • strengthens the heart,
  • warms the kidneys and
  • promotes agni.
  Like ginger it is universal medicine,
  • less likely to aggravate pitta than ginger.
  •  It is good general beverage
   its quality is sattvic  for
  • vata constitution.