Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Cinnamomum verum
COMMON NAMES
Cinnamon Bark
FAMILY
Lauraceae
DESCRIPTION
A small evergreen tree, native to Sri Lanka.
Traditionally used to support blood sugar levels.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose dried chopped bark.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Decoction: Use 1 teaspoon of dried cinnamon to one cup of boiling water to make a tasty tea. Infuse for 5-10 minutes. Sweeten with honey or lemon to taste. Drink 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
CAUTIONS
Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, or taking any medication. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
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