Botanical Library
Ceylon Cinnamon
Ayurveda tradition
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At a glance
Where it's from
Native to Sri Lanka (Ceylon cinnamon).
Look & taste
Rolled quills of thin tree bark. Sweet, warm, woody
Signature compounds
Cinnamaldehyde and volatile oils.
Traditionally used for
A warming Ayurvedic and kitchen spice for digestion and circulation.
In Canada, we can say...
Source of antioxidants. Traditionally used in Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine as a carminative and digestive for indigestion, bloating, flatulence and loss of appetite.
Did you know?
'True' Ceylon cinnamon is low in coumarin, unlike the common cassia cinnamon, making it better for regular use.
History & natural history
One of the most sought-after spices in the ancient world, worth more than gold.
What we're actually allowed to say
🇨🇦 Health Canada
✓ Permitted: Source of antioxidants. Traditionally used in Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine as a carminative and digestive for indigestion, bloating, flatulence and loss of appetite.
How to use it
As a spice, tea or capsule.
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Request Ceylon Cinnamon →Side effects & safety
Do not use if pregnant. Check with a practitioner if breastfeeding or diabetic. (Choose Ceylon over cassia for regular use.)
A note on how to read this page. Traditional (TCM / Ayurveda) and holistic notes are cultural and historical context, offered for education — not medical advice or health claims. Health Canada's permitted claims reflect what regulators have assessed. Emerging research is early, and not a promise of results. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always talk to your (or your pet's) health professional before starting a supplement.