Spices & Condiments

Cinnamon

肉桂

HotWinter (Water)Damp-forming: No

Nutritional Value

3 / 5

Organ Affinities

KidneyHeartSpleenLiver

Tonifies

Yang

Therapeutic Properties

Anti-inflammatory

Pain Relief

Calm the Spirit

Cholesterol Lowering

Diuretic

Soothes Heartburn

Healthy Pregnancy

Supports Sleep

Promotes Lactation

Quick Facts

ThermalHot

SeasonWinter (Water)

ClassificationSpices & Condiments

Damp-formingNo

AHM Properties

Cinnamon (Rou Gui) is among the most strongly warming foods in the AHM pharmacopoeia, directly supporting Kidney Yang and Ming Men fire. It moves cold out of the interior, warms the channels, activates Blood circulation, and relieves abdominal pain from cold patterns. Dietarily, it is used in cold deficiency conditions, cold hands and feet, low libido from Yang deficiency, and chronic cold-type menstrual pain.

Cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid in cinnamon inhibit inflammatory mediators including COX-2 and TNF-alpha with documented potency; cinnamon also has analgesic properties and a traditional role in AHM for relieving cold-type joint and abdominal pain.

Contraindications

Avoid in heat patterns, Yin deficiency with heat, bleeding conditions, or pregnancy. Powerful — use in small amounts.

Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.

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