Small or medium sized tree usually to 20-40ft with golden red bark. Leaves ovate to ovate-lanceolate, to 7 inches long, obtuse or acute; panicles as long as leaves; flowers inconspicuous, yellowish.

Antibacterial, antifungal, aphrodisiac, carminative, digestive tonic, diuretic, and stimulant.

Ceylon Cinnamon
The American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy

For relieving nausea, fever, diarrhea, menstrual problems, to control postpartum hemorrhage, in dysentery

Pregnant women or those allergic to Balsam of Tolu should not use Cinnamon. Men with prostate problems, diabetics and those taking blood thinners should consult a health care provider before using Cinnamon. This product is not recommended if you have a tendency toward excessive menstrual bleeding. Taking Cinnamon and antibiotics together may make the antibiotic not work for you.