Cinnamon - Cinnamomum Verum
Plant Part: Bark / Inner Bark (Cut & Sifted)
Package Size: 1 oz Pouch
Flavor Profile: Sweet, warm, spicy, woody, and intensely aromatic with a naturally sweet finish
Overview & Traditional Uses
Cinnamon is one of humanity’s oldest, most treasured aromatic botanicals, with thousands of years of sacred use documented across ancient Egyptian trade routes, traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Rou Gui). Harvested from the fragrant inner bark of evergreen trees, Cinnamon is celebrated for its warming, stimulating qualities that ignite digestive fire, encourage healthy circulation, and bring sweet comfort to daily wellness.
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Metabolic Support & Digestive Fire: A premier traditional carminative and warming spice steeped to kindle sluggish digestion, ease occasional gas or bloating, and support healthy, balanced blood sugar metabolism already within a normal range.
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Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: A powerhouse botanical ruled by the Sun and the Fire element. Renowned for abundance, fast-acting luck, spiritual protection, high vibrational energy, and passion. Burned in sacred incense, added to money bowls, or sprinkled across entryways to draw rapid prosperity and shield against negativity.
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Circulatory Warming & Chai Blends: Brings deep, penetrating warmth to cold hands and feet, enlivening dull energy and serving as the essential sweet backbone for herbal chai, spiced ciders, and restorative decoctions.
Brewing & Preparation
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Decoction Method: Add 1–2 teaspoons of cut bark to 10–12 oz of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and gently simmer for 15–20 minutes. Strain and enjoy the naturally sweet, warming brew as is or sweetened with raw honey.
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Spiced Herbal Chai Base: Simmer alongside ginger root, cloves, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns in water or your favorite milk base.
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Pairs Well With: Ginger Root, Clove, Cardamom, Orange Peel, Turmeric Root, Burdock Root.
Precautions & Storage
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Precautions: Exercise caution with large daily therapeutic doses during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if taking prescription diabetes medications or blood thinners due to its natural circulatory and metabolic actions.
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Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from direct heat and moisture to protect its fragrant cinnamaldehyde oils.
(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)