Cinnamon

Traditional Uses & Why Herbalists Value It

Across culinary and herbal traditions, Cinnamomum bark was steeped or simmered for its warming aroma and distinctive taste. Aromatic digestive herbs are often called carminatives: traditionally used to ease a sense of gas or digestive discomfort. Cinnamon can serve that flavor-and-formula role beside other spices such as ginger and cardamom. The exact species matters when comparing constituent and safety data.

What Modern Research Has Found

A 40-day trial in adults with type 2 diabetes reported lower fasting glucose and several blood-lipid measures with 1, 3 or 6 g of cinnamon daily. Other trials have been less consistent, and overall evidence remains uncertain. These studies concern measured cinnamon preparations, with species and dose important to interpretation.

Plant Part, Preparation & Natural Constituents

Cinnamaldehyde gives cinnamon much of its aroma. Cassia can contain more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon; substantial or sustained coumarin exposure can raise liver concerns.

Cinnamon bark in Formulae

In Stomach Soothing Tea, cinnamon's warming, carminative spice character complements other digestive herbs. It also rounds out the taste of SpeedyVite's evening, seasonal and liver-focused teas.

Products Containing This Ingredient

• Congestion Calming Tea 4oz
• Good Night Tea
• Isabelle’s Respiratory Defense - 2 fl oz (59 mL)
• Liver LifeBoost® Tea
• Stomach Soothing Tea – Digestive Support

Sources & Further Reading

• NCCIH Cinnamon >
• Cinnamon trial: glucose and lipid outcomes