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Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon Bark is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold.” Source-described actions include Warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Heart and strengthens Yang and Ming Men Fire; Disperses deep Cold, w arms the channels, unbloc ks the channels and vessels and alleviates pain; Leads the Fire back to its source. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
Nature
Hot / (Very Hot)
Flavor
Acrid, Sweet
Channels
Heart, Liver, Kidney, Spleen, (Bladder)

Source reference: American Dragon · Rou Gui

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