Skin Benefit
Antioxidant and antimicrobial; supports circulation and collagen, tones oily skin in dilution.
Spiritual Benefit
Used in Ayurvedic and Unani skin preparations for circulation support and acne care, always at carefully calibrated concentrations.
The record
In use for 4,000+ years
Origin
The inner bark of trees native to Sri Lanka and southern Asia.
Harvested
Bark is peeled from young shoots, and it curls into quills as it dries before being ground.
Cultural impact
Egypt imported it for embalming and temple incense at prices that made it a royal gift. Entire trade routes, and a few wars, existed to move cinnamon.
Traditional use
Warmed skin preparations and anointing oils, scented sacred smoke, and marked wealth from Egypt to Rome.
