History of Traditional Use of Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon bark is the dried inner bark from the shoots of the tree from the Lauraceae family. Ceylon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Indonesian (Cinnamomum burmanii), and Chinese cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) are the most commonly found species of commerce. In addition to its thousands of culinary uses across a number of various cultures, it has been used as a; carminative, astringent, local stimulant, antiseptic, hemostatic, and is widely used in traditional herbal medicine to support healthy digestion.

Structure Function Claims

Supports Digestion and the feeling of fullness in the stomach.
Warming digestive aid.
Helpful to support normal sugar cravings.

Mechanism of Therapeutic Action

The bark of the preferred species (zeylanicum and burmanii) contain up to 10% volatile oil content in which the constituent Cinnamaldehyde is found. It also contains mucilage, tannins, carotenoids, and phenolics. Cinnamaldehyde has antioxidant properties and helps support fat and cholesterol levels in a normal range. The phenolic compounds especially the polyphenolic polymers have been studied for their effects to support insulin and blood sugar levels within a normal range and promote healthy blood flow. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is vital to promoting healthy vision, heart, circulation, kidneys and a healthy nervous system.

Specific Differentiation of Gaia Herbs Product

Gaia Herbs is the only company that produces a non oil based, wholeplant, alcohol free, liquid extract in a vegetarian capsule. Gaia uses a supercritical carbon dioxide extract of Cinnamon yielding the highest levels of cinnamaldehydes without the use of harsh solvents such as acetone and hexane. We also use a hydro-ethanolic extract that ensures the phenolic compounds are present at high levels. Each 2 Cinnamon Liquid Phyto-Caps is equivalent to 2.5 grams (1/2 teaspoon) of powdered herb.

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