THE VIRTUES OF CINNAMON
The dried Inner bark of the cinnamon tree, which is found in Ceylon, possesses valuable medicinal as well as aromatic virtues. The most important chemical constituents of cinnamon bark are the volatile fragrant oil, cinnamic acid and tannin. Cinnamon, if taken at the commencement of a cold or chill, will often ward off a serious attack. It is useless, however, if administered after the germs of the cold or influenza have gained a firm hold in the body. Cinnamon has other medicinal uses. It helps to relieve the pain of toothache and is said to cure warts. It is used as an oil, a spirit, a tincture and as simple cinnamon water. Tincture of cinnamon is made by adding three ounces of bruised cinnamon bark to a bottle filled with fine brandy. Allow to stand for a week, when it will be readv for use. For cinnamon water break up quarter of an ounce of stick cinnamon into a quart of boiling water, add a quarter of a pound of sugar and allow to stand till cool. Then strain.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 303, 23 December 1939, Page 10
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