Herbal Information on Ceylon Cinnamon in Powder Form
Common Name: Cinnamon Ceylon
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum
Other Names: Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. verum, true cinnamon, true cinnamon tree, or Ceylon cinnamon tree
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 1 pound
Form: Fine Powder
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Certified Organic: Yes
Origin: Madagascar
Brand: Z Natural Foods
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not take with blood thinners.
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Benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
- Commonly used when cooking breads, cakes, muffins, biscuits, or oatmeal
- Distinct Sweet Taste
- Contains Polyphenols and Flavonoids
- Benefits Circulation
- Natural Freshens Breath
- Supports Natural Blood Sugar when used with diet and exercise.
- Aids In Healthy Digestion
- Support Healthy Lipid Levels
Natural Micronutrients of Cinnamon:
- Flavonoids: Proanthocyanidin, 4-6 Mers, 7-10 Mers, Monomers, Dimers, Trimers
- Essential Oils: Cinnamaldehyde
- Phenols and Terpenes: Eugenol, Trans-Cinnamic acid, Hydroxycinnamaldehyde, o- Methoxycinnamaldehyde, Cinnamyl alcohol and its acetate, Limonene, Alpha-terpineol, oligomeric procyanidins
- Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
- Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Betaine, Beta carotene, Alpha Carotene, Cryptoxanthin-Beta, Lycopene, Vitamin A (I.U.), Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E, Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Vitamin K
- Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
Proper Storage: Store your ceylon cinnamon powder or sticks in air-tight bottles in a cool place, away from any moisture, sunlight or heat. Shelving above the stove or near a window are poor storage choices. Refrigerating spices without any tight sealing is not recommended due to the high humidity level in fridges.
How to use Ceylon Cinnamon: aromatic spice inside various recipes for: tea, desserts, stews, rice, flavoured water, soups, shakes, puddings, curries, mulled wine, syrups, and dry rubs.
The botanical name is Cinnamomum verum which the "verum" means "true."
Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly.
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318386.php
Barbagallo, M., & Dominguez, L. J. (2014). Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer’s disease. World Journal of Diabetes, 5(6), 889-893. Retrieved from http://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v5.i6.889
Kawatra, P., & Rajagopalan, R. (2015, June). Cinnamon: Mystic powers of a minute ingredient. Pharmacognosy Research, 7(Suppl 1), S1-S6. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4466762/
Anderson, R. A., Qin, B., Canini, F., Poulet, L., & Roussel, A. M. (2013, December). Cinnamon counteracts the negative effects of a high fat/high fructose diet on behavior, brain insulin signaling and Alzheimer-associated changes. PLOS ONE, 8(12), e83243. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24349472
