Ceylon Cinnamon / Real Cinnamon

There are two ways to cinnamon and it's very important that you learn to differentiate these :

1.  Cassia Cinnamon which is the cheaper version & another plant ( Chinese cinnamon) 
2.  Ceylon Cinnamon or Real cinnamon ( Cinnamomum Verum ) native to Ceylon in Sri Lanka that possesses outstanding health benefits.

The extract that is sold in supermarkets comes from China, Vietnam or Indonesia and contains coumarin which is a natural compound of the cassia spice but when consumed in high dosages it can cause liver and kidney damage. This type of cinnamon should not be confused with the real cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon.

Unfortunately the cinnamon which is native to Sri Lanka and sourced from the plant Cinnamomum zeylanicum is rather unknown to most people. In the States and many parts of Asia what the majority consumes is not the real cinnamon but the Chinese cinnamon. Whilst the two share characteristics such as antimicrobial, inhibiting the growth of fungus and yeast and regulating blood sugar, their contents differ in the amount of coumarin which is a naturally occurring substance with strong blood- thinning properties.
The coumarin level in Ceylon cinnamon is small while in Cassia cinnamon is 1200 times higher.

So don't be surprised that cassia cinnamon will  and  can interact with other drugs including aspirin, NSAID's ( ibuprofen, naproxen)  and anti coagulants such as warfarin. Do not use cassia cinnamon for daily consumption as it can lead to liver and kidney damage !

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Ceylon Cinnamon health benefits are below.


Lab studies have found that Ceylon cinnamon may reduce inflammation, has antioxidant effects and fights bacteria.

• Anti-clotting: it may help stop blood from clotting, according to whfoods.com, cinnamon accomplishes this, " by inhibiting the release of an inflammatory fatty acid called arachidonic acid from platelet membranes and reducing the formation of an inflammatory messaging molecule. 
• natural anti inflammatory
• blood sugar control : powerful antioxidant and may help to control blood sugar on many levels.
• slows the rate at which the stomach empties after meals.
• improves insulin response in people with Type 2 Diabetes
• as little as one gram a day has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol, in individuals with diabetes. According to whfood.com, cinnamon will reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• boosts brain function and visual motor speed, working memory
• improves colon health and protection against heart disease 
• excellent source of fiber, calcium and minerals
• calcium and fiber remove bile salts from the body, which helps to protect the colon and reduces the risks of colon cancer
• relief from constipation and diarrhea
• used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its warming properties, such as during cold or flu.

1. I have not used it personally so I don't have any feedback to give  you guys. As always, please consult your doctor and homeopath before taking  Ceylon cinnamon.

Health is attained step by step. With mindfulness. 

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