Cinnamon Twig is the small branch of
the tree collect between March to July. Tram off the leaves, slice
and dry for use. Cinnamon twig mostly supply as herb for medical
use in Chinese Medicine.
For common cold to induce sweating. It is also
good for Arthritis, ammenorrhea, dysuria, abdomen fullness and indigestion.
In Chinese medicine, Cinnamon twig rarely uses solely but mix with
other herbs into a formula.
Effects
1) Cinnamon oil has the action
on the gastrointestinal tract to increases
the secretion of saliva and gastric juice that improve the digestive
function. Relieve the spasms of the smooth muscles of the G-I tract
provide an antispasmodic action. Cinnamon oil also act on the central
and peripheral blood vessels to
improve the circulation of the blood and work as a cardiotonic.
2) Cinnamic aldehyde has anti-pyretic, hynotic, anti-bacterial
and anti-fungal actions.
Concerns
Cinnamon twig is a gentle diaphoretic
(promote sweating), not indicate to use singly for infectious disease.
Take hot water or soup after taken Cinnamon powder or decoction
can increase its diaphoretic effect.
Precautions
According to the Chinese medical herb
books, it is not suggested to use for the pregnant woman due to
its heat characteristics.
Dosage
3-10 grams per day.
Summary
Cinnamon has been commonly use as anti-cold
medicine in China for thousands of years. Because of its gentle
and warm effect it is frequently added into the herbal combinations
for common cold, joint pain, and menstruation problems.
Interesting Facts
Cinnamon twig not has been use as frequently
as the cinnamon bark in Western world. Its usage almost exclusively
to treat sickness. And it is not well known by Westerns.
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