Cinnamon (kanèl)
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cinnamon
kanèl
Cannelle
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Traditionally used
Immunity, antiviral, cold, flu, fever, infection, antimicrobial
Prepared as
Bark tea: break 1 small stick of cinnamon into 2 cups water, simmer 15 minutes, drink 1 cup after meals for blood sugar and digestion. Powder: add half tsp to warm milk or food daily. Tincture: steep bark pieces in alcohol 2 weeks. Apply diluted cinnamon oil to painful joints.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou renfo defen kò a, kont viris, grip, lafyèv, ensèksyon ak mikwòb
Français — Pour renforcer l'immunité, antiviral, rhume, grippe, fièvre, infections et antimicrobien
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside