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What is Cinnamon?
Alias: Jun Gui, Da Gui, Tong Gui, La Gui, Yu Gui, Mu Gui, Zi Gui, Gui Pi, Gui.
Plant Morphology: The fruit is oval-shaped, measuring 1 cm in length and 9 mm in diameter, with a black-purple color; flowering occurs from June to July, and fruiting from October to December.
Source:Cinnamon is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree from the Lauraceae family, harvested by scraping the bark and then sun-drying it, or processed into cinnamon powder for sale.
Color: Cinnamon can be reddish-brown or light reddish-brown, primarily due to variations in thickness during harvesting, resulting in differences in color.
Origin: Cultivated in sandy soil or mountainous areas; distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian.
Properties: Spicy, sweet, and of a warming nature.
Uses: Can be used as both a medicinal material and a seasoning.
Harvesting and Processing: Typically harvested in autumn, dried in the shade, impurities and coarse bark removed, and crushed for use.
Effects and Functions: Nourishes fire and assists yang, directs fire back to the source, disperses cold and alleviates pain, warms and unblocks meridians, classified as a warming interior medicine.
Tibetan Medicinal Formulas: Ruyi Zhenbao Wan, Zhenlong Xingnao Jiao Nang, Ershiwuwèi Zhenzhu Wan, Fengshi Sailong Jiao Nang, and Ershiwuwèi Gui Jiu Wan, etc.
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Effects and Functions of Cinnamon
Enhancing Brain Function: Cinnamon extract contains significant amounts of cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, which can improve brain function and enhance memory and attention. Additionally, cinnamon may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and can help alleviate headaches.
Beneficial for the Heart: Cinnamon enters the Kidney, Spleen, Heart, and Liver meridians and has a warming effect on the meridians. Adding a small amount of cinnamon to meals can reduce the greasiness of food, thus preventing heart disease caused by excessive fat intake.
Assisting in Weight Loss: Cinnamon is spicy, sweet, and warming, with the ability to nourish fire and assist yang, leading to a warming sensation in the body after consumption. This is due to cinnamon’s role in boosting metabolism and regulating blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for weight loss when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Improving Gut Health: Cinnamon is also beneficial for digestive health. Adding a small amount of cinnamon to soups can enhance flavor and help prevent digestive issues such as indigestion, acid reflux, and diarrhea. Cinnamon oil can also be used for its effects in dispelling wind-dampness and warming the Spleen and Stomach.
Beauty Benefits: Cinnamon can help eliminate acne, prevent fine lines and wrinkles, and combat skin infections, making it beneficial for skin health. When experiencing acne, consuming cinnamon powder can provide relief.
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Editor: Wei Zhenna; Reviewer: Zhou Haiyan; Chief Editor: Niu Yujuan
