Cinnamon is the dry bark of Lauraceae plants, because of the special aromatic smell it contains, it is one of the earliest spices used by human beings. In addition, it is also a common Chinese herbal medicine, which has the effect of strengthening the kidney and nourishing Yang, removing excess water from the body and relieving pain.
The cinnamon oil distilled from cinnamon tree and leaf is a precious perfume and a synthetic raw material of a variety of organic fragrances, which can be used for medicinal purposes. Cinnamon contains phenyl acrylic acid compounds, which can increase the blood flow of prostate tissue and improve the blood flow of local tissue.
At the same time, cinnamon also has a medicinal effect. According to traditional Chinese medicine, cinnamon has the functions of strengthening the stomach, activating blood circulation, relieving pain and fighting diarrhea.
Cinnamon is often used to treat chills caused by the poor function of the kidney, cold limbs and pain of waist and knees. It can also promote blood circulation, effectively relieve muscle spasm, relieve cold and pain, nourish the genital organs(including the uterus), and promote digestion.
Moreover, it can also be used for treating dysmenorrhea caused by stagnation of Qi circulation, eliminating women's postpartum abdominal pain and amenorrhea during menstruation, etc., which can relieve the symptoms of dysmenorrhea and abdominal pain caused by
blocked fallopian tubes.
Cinnamon oil has a strong bactericidal effect, and the effect on Gram-positive bacteria is better than that on negative ones. However, it is rarely used as antibacterial drugs because of its irritancy. Besides, because it is discharged from the kidney, it will cause local stimulation and show certain diuretic effect.
