Organic Cinnamon Powder 

Cinnamon is sweet, pungent, bitter and heating with a pungent vipaka (post digestive taste). It pacifies vata and kapha, but may stimulate pitta in excess. It is effective in digestion, toxic (ama) conditions and improves circulation. It helps to prevent heart attacks owing to its blood thinning properties.

1. For common cold, cough or congestion, mix ½ teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey. Eat this 2 or 3 times a day.

2. For sinus headache, try ½ teaspoon cinnamon with sufficient water to make a paste and apply it locally.

3. For diarrhea, ½ cup yogurt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg taken 2 or 3 times a day may help.

4. To aid poor circulation, lower high cholesterol and relieve asthma, drink a tea of 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon trikatu, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 cup hot water. Steep for 10 minutes. Take twice a day.