Tincture of Cinnamon
Tincture of Cinnamon
Tradition:
Western
Source / Author:
| Herb Name | Latin | Amount * |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon, bruised | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | 2 oz. (1 part) |
| Spirits of Wine, rectified | Spiritum Vitae | 2 lbs. (12 parts) |
Preparation:
Infuse them 4 days is a large glass, stopped. Shake twice daily.
Traditionally, Sugar Candy half a Pound, was dissolved in two pounds of Rose Water. Mix both liquids together.
Function:
Warms the Kidneys and Stomach, Stops Bleeding
Use:
1. Indigestion
2. Poor Appetite
3. Cold-type Abdominal pain
4. Leukorrhea
5. Spermatorrhea
6. Impotence
7. Edema.
8. Menopause
9. Excess Menstruation (not associated with Heat)
10. Threatened Miscarriage
11. Promotes Labor
12. Passive Bleeding (Cold-type)
Dose:
10–40 drops
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
Salmon said it ‘Strengthens the Brain, Stomach, Liver and Womb, helps the Cachexia, Dropsy, and Scurvy’.
It warms and strengthens the body, and helps strengthen all Body Tissues. It warms and strengthens the Kidneys, increases Yang, clears Cold, and is useful in Leukorrhea, Spermatorrhea, Impotence and Edema.
It has a long history of use to stop excess Menstrual bleeding, as well as other types of Passive Bleeding (cold-type bleeding). While it was used to promote Labor, it was also used to prevent Miscarriage.
It has also been used for Asthma and other chronic Lung disease, and is also useful for Indigestion, Poor Appetite, Abdominal Pain etc.
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