CINNAMON : Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Dried botanicals for your everyday life. Organic and therapeutic quality, always.

WARM + CLEANSING

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known to man, and is an official medicine in many countries of the world.

Cinnamon is particularly helpful in treating gastrointestinal issues. By promoting digestion, soothing the nerves and stimulating circulation, it can be used to relieve nausea, abdominal pains, colic and other digestive complaints.

The warming herb is also known for its antimicrobial properties, and is a strong inhibitor of a great number of pathogenic organisms. Its broad spectrum antimicrobial activity makes it useful in the case of infections, such as cold and flu.  

Actions :

Spasmolytic  /  Carminative  /  Stimulant  /  Antimicrobial  /  Anthelminitic /  Astringent (mild)

Other uses :

Combines well with Elder, Peppermint and Yarrow in a hot infusion to ease mild cold symptoms. 

Packaging :

All botanicals come in fully compostable, resealable packaging. 

Please note that due to the nature of dried herbs being pure plant matter, the appearance may vary slightly between batches. Rest assured that the quality and organic certification will always remain the same. 

For larger order quantities please contact hannah@forageandbloom.co.nz  

References ;

Materia Medica of Western Herbs by Carole Fisher

Herbs and Natural Supplements; An evidence-based guide 3rd edition by Lesley Braun and Marc Cohen

A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs by Kerry Bone

The Constituents of Medicinal Plants by Andrew Pengelly