--- title: "Cinnamon: Benefits, Uses & Side Effects | Herbadex" description: "Ceylon cinnamon bark tea is traditionally used for mild digestive complaints such as bloating and wind, and for mild diarrhoea." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cinnamon/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) # Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum T Traditional use Ceylon cinnamon bark tea is traditionally used for mild digestive complaints such as bloating and wind, and for mild diarrhoea. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) Image: Herbadex Botanik Stüdyosu · Özel Üretim Pregnancy **⚠ Avoid** Breastfeeding **⚠ Avoid** Children **⚠ Avoid** Drug interactions **No recorded interactions** ## At a glance The EMA classes Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) bark as a traditional herbal medicine for mild spasmodic digestive complaints and mild diarrhoea. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), common in shops, is a different species outside this assessment. The monograph has no blood sugar indication. **Parts used:** bark **Key constituents:** Cinnamaldehyde Updated: October 15, 2026 ✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs. ## What is it used for? - T Traditional use Traditionally used for mild, spasmodic digestive complaints such as bloating and wind. \[1\] - T Traditional use Traditionally used to relieve mild diarrhoea. \[1\] ## How is it used? ### Tea Make an infusion with 0.5–1 g of chopped cinnamon bark. **Amount:** Up to 4 times daily **Duration limit:** See a doctor if diarrhoea lasts beyond 2 days \[1\] ## Safety & interactions Minimum age: 18 years - With diarrhoea, replace lost fluids first; see a doctor for recurrent diarrhoea or bloody stools. - Do not use if you are allergic to cinnamon or Peru balsam. - Not recommended under 18. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been shown. - The assessment covers Ceylon cinnamon; cassia is different. \[1\] ### Drug interactions No recorded interactions ### Side effects - None known according to the monograph; report any unexpected effect to a doctor #### ⚕ When to see a doctor - If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops - If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen - If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs ## Did you know? The cinnamon assessed by the EMA is Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), not the common cassia. \[1\] ## Frequently asked questions Does cinnamon lower blood sugar? The EMA monograph has no blood sugar indication. Ask your doctor about diabetes treatment. How do I make cinnamon tea? Infuse 0.5–1 g of chopped bark; drink up to 4 times a day. What is the difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon? Ceylon cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum; cassia is Cinnamomum cassia. The EMA assessment covers Ceylon cinnamon. Does cinnamon help diarrhoea? The EMA accepts cinnamon bark as a traditional remedy for mild diarrhoea. See a doctor if it lasts beyond 2 days. ## Sources 1. [Community herbal monograph on Cinnamomum verum J.S. Presl, cortex](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/community-herbal-monograph-cinnamomum-verum-js-presl-cortex_en.pdf) EMA HMPC · 2011 ### Cite This Page Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cinnamon/ ## Related guides and comparisons - [Same Name, Different Plants](https://herbadex.com/en/guide/same-name-different-plants/) ## On this page At a glance What is it used for? How is it used? Safety & interactions Did you know? 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