Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020

Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

success, love, abundance, spiritual development

The warm, spicy scent and flavor of cinnamon is obtained from the inner bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree. Cinnamon was once so highly prized that it was thought to be reserved as a gift for either kings or gods, and the trees were protected by winged serpents. In ancient Egypt cinnamon was used to embalm mummies, but in the Western world the secret of her source was so valuable in the spice trade that no one knew where she came from. It was thought that cinnamon was fished up from the Nile, or perhaps from the nests of “cinnamon birds.” Cinnamon trees are actually native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and can also be found in South America and the West Indies.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants, can calm inflammation, and is particularly helpful for people with blood sugar issues, as she can help reduce insulin resistance and help balance glucose uptake. Cinnamon may have beneficial effects on neurodegenerative diseases and may protect against cancer. She can also fight bacterial and fungal infections.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

Cinnamon’s warmth and vitality make her a powerful energizing plant, and adding cinnamon to any spell will amplify the vibrations of the other ingredients. Cinnamon is considered the spice of love, and has been used in love spells for centuries; and anointing a candle with cinnamon oil can be a powerful addition to success or money spells. Cinnamon can help you develop your psychic gifts and intuition. Burning cinnamon will raise spirit vibrations and assist you in developing your gifts.

PLANT WISDOM

The tree herself is where cinnamon’s wisdom comes from, so sitting under a cinnamon tree and meditating will give you a sense of power, inspiring creativity. Taking a nap under the tree will send vibrations of love and healing throughout your entire being. Keeping her bark in your pillow will bring on vivid dreams or even visions if you’re a seer.