Digestive Health
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum / Cinnamomum cassia
A warming spice from the inner bark of a tropical tree, central to cuisines and traditional medicines around the world. Two main varieties dominate the market — Ceylon cinnamon (the 'true' cinnamon) a...
Helps with
- May Modestly Support Healthy Blood Sugar In Type 2 Diabetes — Best Understood As Part Of A Bigger Picture Of Diet And Lifestyle, Not A Stand-Alone Treatment
- Antimicrobial Action Against Several Bacteria And Fungi
- Antioxidant Action From Cinnamaldehyde And Related Compounds
- Long Traditional Use As A Warming Spice For Digestion, Circulation, And Cold-Weather Support
Note Cassia cinnamon (the common kind sold in most supermarkets) contains coumarin — daily high intake can affect liver function Note Coumarin is a different compound from the prescription blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin), but at very high doses cinnamon coumarin can interact with the same pathways