Description:
Cinnamon is a pungent and warming herb used mainly to control blood sugar levels and warm the stomach. It improves the flavour of the formula
Dosage:
2-5 mls per day, 15-40 mls per week
Parts Used:
Stem bark outer
Main Actions:
- Antidiabetic
- Carminative
- Stomachic
- Spasmolytic
- Mild astringent
- Aromatic digestive
Key Indications:
- Diabetes
- Metabolic syndrome A
- Insulin resistance (all higher doses)
- Flatulent colic
- Dyspepsia
- Digestive weakness
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
Major Safety Issues:
Caution in pregnancy and gastro-oesophageal reflux
Caution with patients on antidiabetic drugs
Take away from mineral supplement thiamine or alkaloids