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Plant
Remedies
Cinnamon
Cinnamon cinnamomum spp.
Cinnamon grows best in almost pure sand
preferring a sheltered place. The trees grow from 20 – 30 feet high and
have thick bark. Cinnamon is good for all sorts of cold conditions, from
the common cold to arthritis and rheumatism. It is the inner bark that is
generally used, mainly for digestive complaints including indigestion,
colic and diarrhoea. It can stop vomiting, relieve flatulence and given
with chalk can be useful for diarrhoea. The inner bark promotes sweating
and can be used for treating colds.
Constituents
Volatile oil, tannins, gum, sugars, coumarins
Character
Chinese herbal medicine regards it as pungent, sweet and very hot
Action
It can promote sweating, carminative, astringent, warming digestive
remedy, antispasmodic, antiseptic
Applications
Decoction Traditionally used for chronic
diarrhoea or related to the kidneys.
Tincture Traditionally
used for colds and chills. Dilute up to 5ml in a little hot water.
Powder/capsules Traditionally used for
cold conditions affecting the kidneys.
Massage oil Dilute 1ml of cinnamon oil in
25ml almond or sunflower oil. This is used to help abdominal colic,
stomach chills or diarrhoea
Cautions
Avoid using in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Use the herb with care
in overheated or feverish conditions.
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