🌿 Ceylon Cinnamon Powder (Cinnamomum verum)

Also known as: True Cinnamon • Sri Lankan Cinnamon • Sweet Cinnamon
Family: Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Origin: Native to Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Parts used: Inner bark
Primary use: Internal & Culinary

✨ Description

Warm, aromatic, and luxuriously sweet, Ceylon Cinnamon is known as “true cinnamon” — the original and most delicate form of this beloved spice. Harvested from the tender inner bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree, its flavor is smooth and subtly floral, without the harsh bite of common cassia.

Celebrated in both ancient herbalism and modern wellness, Ceylon Cinnamon gently supports circulation, blood sugar balance, digestion, and immune strength, while filling the air with its comforting scent.
Its natural sweetness makes it a favorite for both healing and flavor — a reminder that wellness can be both powerful and delicious.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As a warming, balancing, and digestive tonic:

Blood Sugar Support: Helps the body regulate glucose and improve insulin sensitivity.
Circulatory Tonic: Encourages healthy blood flow and warmth throughout the body.
Digestive Comfort: Eases bloating, gas, and mild nausea after meals.
Immune & Respiratory Health: Naturally antimicrobial and soothing for coughs and congestion.
Mood & Energy: Its scent uplifts the mind, supporting focus and calm vitality.

Directions (Internal Use):
Use ¼–½ teaspoon per cup of hot water or tea.
Steep for 10–15 minutes, strain, and enjoy 1–2 cups daily as desired.
Also perfect for smoothies, oatmeal, and herbal blends.
Pairs beautifully with Ginger, Black Pepper, Cayenne, and Turmeric to enhance absorption and warmth.

🍽️ Culinary Uses

Sprinkle on fruit, oatmeal, or baked goods for natural sweetness.
Blend into smoothies, teas, and tonics for flavor and balance.
Combine with Cayenne or Black Pepper to enhance metabolism.
Stir into coffee or cocoa for a rich, grounding finish.

💧 External Uses

Add to warm compresses or foot soaks to stimulate circulation.
Blend with Coconut Oil and Honey for gentle warming masks or scrubs (avoid sensitive skin).

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Abundance & Protection: Traditionally used in prosperity rituals and to attract positive energy.
Warming the Spirit: Encourages courage, motivation, and emotional comfort.
Heart-Centered Energy: Strengthens confidence and loving connection.

Affirmation:

“I am warm, inspired, and grounded — abundance and vitality flow through me.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Ginger or Cayenne – for warmth and circulation.
Turmeric or Black Pepper – for enhanced absorption and anti-inflammatory support.
Clove or Cardamom – for immune and digestive blends.
Ashwagandha or Maca – for energy and endurance.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Ceylon Cinnamon Powder is sourced from the lush hillsides of Sri Lanka, where it is hand-peeled from young shoots and sun-dried to preserve its golden hue and rich aroma.
Unlike cassia cinnamon, it contains ultra-low coumarin levels, making it safer for long-term use while offering superior flavor and potency.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Sweet, warm, and mildly spicy.
Energetic profile: Warming, stimulating, uplifting, and balancing.
Pairs well with: Turmeric, Ginger, Cayenne, Clove, and Honey.

⚠️ Warnings

Generally safe for regular culinary use.
In large medicinal doses, may interact with blood sugar or blood-thinning medications.
Avoid applying directly to broken skin or using in excess during pregnancy without professional guidance.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Ceylon Cinnamon carries the warmth of the tropics and the sweetness of home.
It kindles the inner fire gently — supporting the heart, metabolism, and spirit all at once.
A pinch brings not only flavor but flow — a touch of spice that reconnects the senses to comfort and vitality.