Cinnamon Bark Herbal Tincture

Evidence shows that Cinnamon Bark extract can help in promoting healthy blood sugar and treating diabetes. Recent U.S.D.A. reports demonstrate that extracts of Cinnamon increase insulin activity, enhancing the breakdown of glucose and improving blood sugar concentrations. A less obvious group who can benefit from this wonderful herbal tincture is women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. In traditional medicine it has been used for digestive ailments such as indigestion, gas and bloating, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea and painful menstruation. And studies shown that it can lower LDL cholesterol and may be  great support for heart health. Cinnamon has a mild anti-clotting effect in the blood, which could be beneficial for some. Cinnamon Bark can also have a mild anti-inflammatory effect and it contains anti-fungal properties that have been shown to have the ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections. It can wipe out strains of Helcobacter pylori. This is the common cause of ulcers, heart disease, and possibly, some types of cancer. Cinnamon is believed to useful for people who tend to feel hot in their upper body but have cold feet. 

Because Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, is a major public health concern, and not just for adults but for children, studies have been done at the Human Nutrition Research Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They screened herbal extracts of a number of commonly consumed plants to see how well they could mimic the effects of insulin, the protein hormone that is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. From a selection of 49 culinary and medicinal herbs, they found that Cinnamon was far more effective than any other medicinal plant in fulfilling insulin's appointed role. Daily Cinnamon consumption may lead to dramatic reductions in blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides by as much as twenty percent in Type 2 diabetic patients who are not taking insulin. This is the news that is probably the most exciting for people who respond to low-carb diets since most, or at least a substantial amount, of us are probably insulin resistant or diabetic. Improving insulin resistance is helpful in weight control as well as decreasing the risk of heart disease, this has a lot of people interested in the benefits of Cinnamon Bark extract. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is caused primarily by insulin resistance, and the blood sugar regulating effects of Cinnamon Bark tincture can greatly reduce the insulin resistance and improve the health for those suffering with this painful disease.

Cinnamon extract has been used to ease gastrointestinal complaints is an antiseptic, antifungal, astringent and stimulant that will also help to stop diarrhea, constipation, GI spasms and relieve nausea/vomiting and flatulence. Cinnamon warms and strengthens the organs of digestion. Cinnamon also functions as a hemostatic, a substance that stops blood flow. It is therefore helpful as an aid in minimizing bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract, which can occur with gastric ulcers. 

Cinnamon helps to control bleeding, uterine hemorrhage and excessive menstrual flow. Cinnamon Bark checks flooding and relieves menstrual cramps. It can be used as a tincture every fifteen minutes to stop uterine bleeding. It is a classic astringent that “dries up” diarrhea and mucus and reduces many types of internal bleeding, such as lung, intestinal, nasal, urinary and uterine. It can be used to treat all sorts of uterine infections and stop vaginal discharges in affected women. The property of this herb is also successful in stemming the bleeding during heavy nosebleeds.

Cinnamon is a traditional remedy for aching muscles and other symptoms of viral conditions such as, cold and flu. Other conditions which are said to improved by Cinnamon bark tincture include fevers, coughs, easing asthma symptoms, and bronchitis. It has a thermogenic, warming effect and this aromatic herb is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a hypotensive that stimulates blood flow and peripheral circulation, which can be especially beneficial to people with cold hands and feet. It is also used in the treatment of internal congestion. It is used to treat catarrh and other types of infections and gives vital energy back to the affected person.

Cinnamon is considered a natural herbal pain-killer due to its prostaglandin-inhibiting action. Cinnamon may ease the discomforts of arthritis and rheumatism, relieve spasms and hypertension; and it is also said to be specific for lower back pain.  

Cinnamon can act as a relaxant helping to reduce general anxiety and stress. It also contains a chemical called eugenol that can aid in relieving pain in the body particularly arthritis. This chemical is also helpful in reducing the pain of a toothache as it deadens the nerve ending. At the same time, the properties come into full effectiveness against disorders such as persistent headaches, muscle pain and neuralgia in the body. Cinnamon is used extensively as an herbal remedy for patients with debilitations, and during convalescence process from physical and mental injuries.

Two chemicals in Cinnamon herbal extract have shown to stop the growth of melanoma and liver cancer cells, however due to its beta-sitosterol content, it may aggravate prostrate cancer cells. In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, Cinnamon extracts reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. 

Ingredients: Cinnamon Bark and Certified Grain Alcohol. 

Instructions:  Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications:  Pregnant women or those allergic to Balsam of Tolu should not use Cinnamon Herbal Supplement.  For diabetics and those taking blood thinners, Cinnamon tinctures may cause blood glucose to be excessively lowered when combined with insulin and they should consult a health care provider before using this herbal supplement. it can also have a blood thinning effect so it should not be taken with anti-clotting medications such as Coumadin (warfarin), or by people with bleeding disorders. This product is not recommended if you have a tendency toward excessive menstrual bleeding without consulting a physician, as it is a uterine stimulant. Men with, or recovering from, prostate cancer should not take Cinnamon. Taking Cinnamon and antibiotics together may make the antibiotic not work for you. Increased heart rate (pulse), feeling dizzy, shortness of breath and redness of the face may occur if you take too much Cinnamon. Small amounts of Cinnamon tincture may help with digestive ailments but large doses may cause digestive irritation or other serious side effects. Large doses should not be used without the guidance of a botanically-trained health provider. 

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