Herb of the Month: Cinnamon

Most people underestimate cinnamon and see it as a common benign kitchen spice. However, cinnamon has long been used for sugar regulation and circulatory support. In this video, we will discuss the energetic effects of cinnamon on both cold and hot temperaments and easy ways to add cinnamon to your daily routines. Study Herbs in the 2024 Sky House Herbal Apprenticeship Program! There is still time to register! https://www.skyhouseherbs.com/herbal-foundations-enrollment RESOURCES Herbs and Natural Supplements an Evidence Based Guide, 4th Edition Volume 2., Braun, Leslie, and Cohen, Marc (2015) Elsevier Publishing, pg. 190-195. Ranasinghe P, Pigera S, Premakumara GA, Galappaththy P, Constantine GR, Katulanda P. Medicinal properties of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Oct 22;13:275. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-275. PMID: 24148965; PMCID: PMC3854496. - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3854496/ Frawley, David and Lad Vasant (1986). “The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine”. Lotus Press, pgs. 111-112. Metzger, Jane. 15 Uses of Cinnamon. - https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/uses-for-cinnamon/ McConnell, Molly (2023). “They Ayurvedic Benefits of Cinnamon. - https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/blog/-the-ayurvedic-benefits-of-cinnamon/ Livingston, Erica (2024). “Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Balancing Yin and Yang” - https://talkleisure.com/cinnamon-in-traditional-chinese-medicine/?expand_article=1#Historical_Background_and_Usage_in_TCM