Cinnamon (ground) Benefits, Uses, Side Effects According to Ayurveda

Metabolic Nature of Cinnamon (ground)

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
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PACIFIES

AGGRAVATES

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
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PACIFIES

MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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AGGRAVATES

CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Subtaste:

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Family:

Lauraceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cinnamon (ground)
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestion:

Antiemetic

ANTIEMETIC

Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Cleanse & Detox:

Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Energy Vitality:

Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Skin Care & Beauty:

Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Rubefacient

RUBEFACIENT

An herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.

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Respiratory-Health:

Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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Immune System:

Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Antifungal

ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Heart & Circulation:

Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Calcium Channel Blocker

STRONG CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKER

Reduces blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle tissue. Blocking calcium (Ca2+) inhibits smooth muscle contraction.

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Ace Inhibitor

ACE-INHIBITOR

Used to lower blood pressure. Promotes diuresis by inhibiting angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE).

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Hemostatic

HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Hypotensive

HYPOTENSIVE

An herb that lowers blood pressure.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

MILD DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Weight Loss:

Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Reproductive Health:

Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Constituents:

Coumarin

STRONG COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Cinnamon (ground)

Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common
Hemostatic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Soothes-throat, Styptic, Ace-inhibitor, Antiemetic, Aphrodisiac, Calcium-channel-blocker, Decongestant, Digestive, Expectorant, Hypotensive, Mucolytic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Antifungal, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Demulcent, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Stimulates-energy, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue
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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Rubefacient, Antiemetic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Antifungal
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Garlic (raw)

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Hypotensive, Rubefacient, Ace-inhibitor, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Decongestant, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Antifungal, Calcium-channel-blocker
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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient, Warms-chest
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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy
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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient, Warms-chest
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Crystallized Ginger

Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Hypotensive, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antiemetic, Calcium-channel-blocker, Digestive, Rubefacient, Warms-chest
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Ginger (Dried)

Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antiemetic, Calcium-channel-blocker, Digestive, Rubefacient, Warms-chest, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Hypotensive, Spleen-tonic
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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antiemetic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Warms-chest, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Hemostatic, Rubefacient
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Thyme (fresh)

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common
Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Mucolytic, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Expectorant, Rubefacient, Ace-inhibitor, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic
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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Spleen-tonic
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cinnamon (ground)

Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Emmenagogue, Antiemetic, Expectorant, Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Rubefacient, Cardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonic, Carminative, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Digestive
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Antibacterial, Diuretic, Antifungal, Emmenagogue, Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy
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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Ace-inhibitor, Expectorant, Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Mucolytic, Appetizer, Rubefacient, Burns-toxins, Spleen-tonic
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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Expectorant, Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Antimicrobial, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive
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Echinacea

Echinacea has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Antibacterial, Mucolytic, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive
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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Expectorant, Appetizer, Rubefacient, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue
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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common
Antiemetic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Analgesic, Emmenagogue, Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant
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Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant, Antifungal, Mucolytic, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant
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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Analgesic, Hypotensive, Calcium-channel-blocker, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant
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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common
Calcium-channel-blocker, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hypotensive, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant
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Osha

Osha has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative
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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Cinnamon (ground) Herbal Powder (Cinnamomum cassia)

Table of Contents

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Metabolic Nature of Cinnamon (ground)

Metabolic Nature

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Other

AROMATIC

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cinnamon (ground) Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

ANTIEMETIC

APPETIZER

CARMINATIVE

DIGESTIVE

SPLEEN-TONIC

BURNS-TOXINS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

ANALGESIC

STIMULATES-ENERGY

DIAPHORETIC

DEMULCENT

RUBEFACIENT

SOOTHES-THROAT

WARMS-CHEST

DECONGESTANT

EXPECTORANT

MUCOLYTIC

ANTIBACTERIAL

ANTIFUNGAL

ANTIMICROBIAL

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

STRONG CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKER

ACE-INHIBITOR

HEMOSTATIC

HYPOTENSIVE

STYPTIC

MILD DIURETIC

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

APHRODISIAC

EMMENAGOGUE

GALACTAGOGUE

STRONG COUMARIN

Foods with a Similar Nature to Cinnamon (ground)

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in Common

Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in Common

Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cinnamon (ground)

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Kushta has these Actions in Common

Echinacea has these Actions in Common

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cinnamon (ground)
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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