Ceylon Cinnamon Scientific Name
Cinnamomum Verum or Cinnamon zeylanicum
Ceylon Cinnamon Other Names
English: Cinnamon
Hindi: Dalchini
Hindi: Dalchini
What is Ceylon Cinnamon?
Ceylon Cinnamon also known as ‘True Cinnamon’ is bark of the Cinnamon tree, commonly used as flavoring in desserts. It is lighter in colour and milder in flavor than Cassia, or “Fake Cinnamon” Apart from contributing it’s mild spicy flavor, Ceylon Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory, rich in anti-oxidants and has anti-microbial effects making it a powerful immunity enhancer. Scientific studies have shown that Ceylon Cinnamon enhances anti-oxidants enzyme activity in the human body making it an anti-carcinogen.
It has been found to be useful in improving metabolism especially in diabetics and people with high cholestrol. Cinnamon oil, if applied externally can treat insect bites and premature ejaculation.
Common forms of Ceylon Cinnamon
Bark, Powder, Oil
Ceylon Cinnamon is commonly used for:
- Treating throat and oral pain
- Breastfeeding Problems
- Colds and Flu
- Mananging high cholesterol
- Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis gravidarum)
- Cleansing Urinary Bladder
- Promoting Lungs and Heart health
- Treating rhinitis
- Relieving Anorexia/tastelessness
- Relieving Itching, Pruritis
- Relieving Cough with sputum
- Sinus Problems (Sinusitis)
- Sore Throat
- Poor Circulation
- Lowering BP
- Obesity
- Fever
Ceylon Cinnamon Dosage
Powder: 1-3 grams in divided dose per day.
Oil: 2-5 drops-once twice a day. Oil is also used externally, either directly or after dilution with sesame oil.
Oil: 2-5 drops-once twice a day. Oil is also used externally, either directly or after dilution with sesame oil.
Ceylon Cinnamon Side-effects and Warnings
Common side effects: Not known.
Not so common side effects: May cause liver damage, increase risk of cancer, low blood sugar, breathing problems and interactions with certain medications.
Pregnant or Nursing mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Not so common side effects: May cause liver damage, increase risk of cancer, low blood sugar, breathing problems and interactions with certain medications.
Pregnant or Nursing mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
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Check out the Recipes that use Ceylon Cinnamon
Moon Milk | Saffron (Kesar) Rice | Golden Milk (Masala Turmeric milk) | Coconut-Ginger Tea (Chai) | Crunchy Breakfast Oatmeal | Kerala Cauliflower Stew | Immunity Booster Kadha (Decoction) | Refreshing Ayurvedic Lassi | Masala Tea (Masala Chai) | Red Lentils Soup I Homemade Almond Milk I Bottle Gourd Halwa | Sweet and Sour Lemon Pickle | Carrot Ginger Soup | Rice Pudding (Porridge) | Amarnath Porridge | Ayurvedic Energy Drink | Spicy Honey Syrup | Apple Apricot Chutney | Quinoa Chia Pudding | Breakfast Flaxseed Pudding | Carrot Walnut Bread | Medicated Rice Gruel (Peya)
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