Ceylon Cinnamon

We offer organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, synonym C. zeylanicum) sticks and powder for baking, cooking and medicinal purposes. Our Ceylon Cinnamon is grown in Sri Lanka (previously called Ceylon). Ceylon Cinnamon has mild sweet taste and unique aroma and has negligible amount of Coumarin.  We don't sell Cinnamon Cassia that may be harmful to your health. Germany has banned the usage of Cinnamon Cassia due to high amount of Toxin compound Coumarin. Ceylon Cinnamon has between 2-5 ppm of coumarin compared to Cassia (2000-5000 ppm). Our Cinnamon is tested at US lab for Coumarin. Ceylon Cinnamon has about 0.001 milligram of Coumarin per tea spoon. Cassia has 1000 times more Coumarin than Ceylon Cinnamon. We are providing wholesale discounts to retail as well as bulk package products. Click on the product to view the applicable discount.

A Difference for Good Health

Cinnamon is antimicrobial and also restrains the growth of fungi and yeast, making it potentially useful in the treatment of allergies. Cinnamon also holds promises for people with diabetes, because it appears to stimulate insulin activity thereby helping the body to process sugar more efficiently. You see, that cinnamon roll may not only taste good, but be good for you, too!. There has been recent studies on Cinnamon suggesting their usage for blood sugar control. Paul Crawford (paul.crawford@nellis.af.mil) has done work on effectiveness of Cinnamon.

Cinnamon has been used around the world for many medical conditions. We are listing some of the usages below:

1) Common Cold: Cinnamon powder boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of black pepper powder and honey has been used used to treat sore throat, malaria, influenza and cold.

2) Digestive Disorders: A tbsp of cinnamon water, prepared as for cold and taken 1/2 hour before meals can relieve flautulence and indigestion.

3) Bad Breath: Cinnamon serves as a good mouth freshner.

4) Headche: Paste of cinnamon in water if applied on forehead can reduce the headche produced by exposure to cold air.

5) Acne: Paste of cinnamon powder prepared with few drops of fresh lime juice can be applied over pimples and black heads for beneficial results.

6) Natural Birth Control: Cinnamon can be used for natural birth control. It has remarkable effect fo checking the early release of ova after child birth. A piece of cinnamon stick taken very night for a month after child birth delays mensturation for more than 15-20 months thus preventing early conception. 

7) Healing Power and Curative Properties: Cinnamon prevents nervous tension, improves complexion and memory. A pinch of cinnamon powder with honey does the trick if taken taken regularly every night for these purposes.

8) Other Diseases: Cinnamon is highly beneficial in the treatment of several other ailments, including spasmodic afflictions, asthama, paralysis, excessive menstruation.

Cinnamon Keeps you alert

Doctors at Atlantic health in NJ suggests that Cinnamon helps you feel alert by possibly increasing blood flow to the brain. Try adding Ceylon Cinnamon to the morning cup of coffee or tea. We have created a blend of spices for making Organic masala chai at home. This Masala Chai blend is made with ceylon cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves, fennel seeds and malabar black peppercorns. Why go to big coffee shops to get masala chai?.

Read the latest studies done on ceylon cinnamon and its role in healthcare at our reference link:

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon is free from chemical pesticide, chemical fertilizer, additives and irradiation.

Watch a video about history, usage, medicinal properties and production of Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka.

We have provided information on this page for informational purpose ONLY. Information has been gathered from books and natural health practitioners. Please consult a natural health practitioner for your condition. Cinnamon has not been approved as medicine by USFDA.