English: Cinnamon
Latin: Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon)
Ayurvedic: Tvak
Benefits: Circulatory stimulant, digestive, blood sugar balancer.
Healing Uses: Colds, poor circulation, arthritis, low appetite, diabetes.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↑ (in excess), Kapha ↓.
Preparation: Simmer stick in tea or decoction; powder for cooking.
Flavor (Rasa): Sweet, pungent.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.
Notes: Use Ceylon cinnamon for daily use; cassia is more heating.