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Cinnamon

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Bark

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Energizing that fights skin aging signs, through anti-glycation mechanism.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Southern India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Java

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Appetite stimulant. Eupeptic. Carminative. Antiseptic. Spasmolytic. Emmenagogue. Anti-dysmenorrhea. Astringent.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Ancient Egyptians used it to fight epidemic outburst and to embalm the death.

Provital products

Provital products