Cinnamon Cassia
Natural Healing Herbs

Cinnamon cassia or cassia cinnamon is stronger than true cinnamon. This herb is more commonly sold in the supermarket than true cinnamon and is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine.

Other Names

This herb is also called Canton cassia, canela molida, bastard cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon, cassia bark, and keishi.

Appearance

This tree grows small blossoms that become olive-sized fruits. It has large evergreen leaves.

Origins

This tree grows in Asia.

Part Used

The bark is dried and used.

Medicinal Uses

This herb contains a chemical called cinnamaldehyde that is antifungal and antibacterial. It can be used to regulate blood sugar and treat these conditions:

• high cholesterol
• diabetes
• indigestion
• painful menstrual periods
• gas
• diarrhea
• colds

You can by this herb and many others at Mountain Rose Herbs.

Side Effects and Warnings

This herb thins the blood and shouldn't be taken before getting surgery. If used for a long period of time it could cause liver damage.

Overdose can cause problems with the central nervous system.

Talk to your doctor before taking this herb if you're taking prescription medication.

Don't take it if your are nursing or pregnant.

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