Cinnamon Can Alleviate Ailments

Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume, Tvak) is a commonly used spice traditionally valued for its digestive properties. Its pleasant flavor and aroma are considered soothing to the mind, while it is also traditionally used for indigestion, loss of appetite, vomiting, tension headache, mental tension and dry cough.

Indigestion

2 gm. powder of bark with water twice a day.

Loss of Appetite

2 gm. powder of equal parts of Dalchini and Ajvain for chewing in three divided doses before food.

Vomiting

1–2 gm. powder with honey thrice a day in divided doses.

Tension Headache

To be rubbed with water on a rough surface and applied to forehead.

Mental Tension

The aroma has a soothing action on the mind. Crushed pieces may be kept in a hanky or near the pillow.

Dry Cough

Chewing controls throat irritation and helps in dry cough.

(Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, India. The information provided here is based on traditional Ayurvedic practices and is intended for general informational purposes only.)