Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 600mg | Cinnamomum verum | Carminative and Digestive | 120 Vcaps x 2 | NPN 80142753
Each capsule delivers 600mg of certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, Branch bark). Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative and digestive. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for minor bowel complaints. Source of antioxidants. Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753). Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, soy free, certified organic. Made in Canada. This listing is a 2-pack: 2 x 120 capsules = 240 capsules total (40 day supply per bottle at 3 capsules per day; 80 days total).
Why Choose This Formula
• 600mg certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, branch bark) per capsule
• Ceylon (true cinnamon), not Cassia: negligible coumarin content vs. high coumarin in Cassia cinnamon
• Carminative and digestive (Herbal Medicine tradition, NPN 80142753)
• Minor bowel complaints (Ayurvedic tradition, NPN 80142753)
• Source of antioxidants (NPN 80142753)
• Primary bioactives: cinnamaldehyde (60 to 75% of essential oil), eugenol, A-type proanthocyanidins
• 3 capsules per day after meals: 1,800mg daily, 40 day supply per bottle
• 2-pack: 240 capsules total, 80 day supply
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753), certified organic, vegan, made in Canada
Who Should Use This
• Adults 18 years and older seeking a carminative and digestive supplement from certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
• Those experiencing digestive disturbances including mild spasms, cramps, colic, bloating, or flatulence
• Those seeking a traditional Ayurvedic herb for minor bowel complaints including indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, or vomiting
• Those who specifically want Ceylon (true cinnamon) rather than Cassia cinnamon due to the low coumarin content of Ceylon
• Those who want a certified organic, Health Canada approved cinnamon supplement made in Canada
Do not use if: you have a known allergy to cinnamon or other plants in the Lauraceae family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking blood thinners or diabetes medications, or have liver disease. See full safety information below.
What This Product Does
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative to help relieve digestive disturbances including mild spasms, cramps, colic, bloating, and flatulence. It is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a digestive for the same indications. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda for minor bowel complaints including indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and vomiting. It is also a source of antioxidants. These are the Health Canada approved uses (NPN 80142753).
A carminative is a substance that relieves flatulence and bloating by relaxing the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract, allowing trapped gas to be expelled and relieving associated cramping and discomfort. Cinnamon's carminative activity is attributed primarily to its essential oil components, particularly cinnamaldehyde and eugenol, which have smooth muscle relaxant and antispasmodic properties.
Ceylon vs. Cassia Cinnamon: Why It Matters
This is the most important distinction for anyone choosing a cinnamon supplement. There are two main species sold as cinnamon:
Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) — also called true cinnamon. Native to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon, hence the name). The bark is thin, multi-layered, and rolls into tight quills with multiple inner layers. Ceylon cinnamon contains negligible amounts of coumarin (a naturally occurring compound found in many plants).
Cassia Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) — also called Chinese cinnamon or Vietnamese cinnamon. The most common form of cinnamon sold in North American grocery stores and used in most cinnamon supplements. The bark is thick, single-layered, and rolls into a single hollow tube. Cassia cinnamon contains significantly higher levels of coumarin than Ceylon: approximately 250 times more coumarin per gram.
Why coumarin matters: Coumarin is a naturally occurring lactone compound that can cause liver damage at high doses with chronic intake. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established a tolerable daily intake (TDI) for coumarin of 0.1mg per kg body weight per day. At typical Cassia cinnamon supplement doses (1,000 to 3,000mg per day), coumarin intake can approach or exceed this limit in some individuals, particularly those with pre-existing liver sensitivity. Ceylon cinnamon contains such negligible coumarin that it does not present this concern at supplemental doses. This is why the liver disease caution exists for cinnamon supplements and why Ceylon is the preferred form for supplementation at higher doses. This formula uses certified organic Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon) branch bark specifically.
The Plant: Cinnamomum verum
Cinnamomum verum is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family, a large family of aromatic trees and shrubs that also includes bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), avocado (Persea americana), sassafras, and camphor tree. This family relationship is the basis for the contraindication regarding allergy to other Lauraceae plants: cross-reactivity between family members is possible in sensitized individuals.
Ceylon cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka and southern India. The spice is obtained from the inner bark of young branches (branch bark, as specified in the NPN). The bark is harvested, dried, and rolled into the characteristic cinnamon quills. The branch bark is thinner and more delicate than the bark of the main trunk, and produces the characteristic multi-layered quill structure of true Ceylon cinnamon.
Primary Bioactive Compounds
Cinnamaldehyde (trans-cinnamaldehyde) is the primary bioactive compound in cinnamon bark essential oil, comprising approximately 60 to 75% of the essential oil by weight. It is responsible for cinnamon's characteristic aroma and flavor. Cinnamaldehyde has smooth muscle relaxant activity (the primary basis for carminative and antispasmodic effects in the GI tract), antioxidant activity through direct free radical scavenging, and has been extensively studied in the context of glucose metabolism and insulin signaling (though blood sugar management is not an NPN approved claim for this product).
Eugenol is a phenylpropanoid present in cinnamon bark essential oil. It is also the dominant compound in clove essential oil. Eugenol has antioxidant, smooth muscle relaxant, and mild anticoagulant properties. The mild anticoagulant activity of eugenol is the basis for the blood thinner caution: combined with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), monitoring is warranted.
A-type Proanthocyanidins are polyphenolic compounds present in cinnamon bark that contribute to its antioxidant activity. These are the same class of proanthocyanidins (A-type linkage) found in cranberry, distinct from the B-type proanthocyanidins found in most other berries and fruits.
Herbal Medicine and Ayurvedic Traditions
This product carries NPN approved uses under both Western Herbal Medicine and Ayurvedic traditions, reflecting cinnamon's long history of use in both systems.
Western Herbal Medicine: Cinnamon has been used as a carminative and digestive herb in European herbal medicine for centuries. The carminative use addresses the relief of flatulence, bloating, mild spasms, cramps, and colic through smooth muscle relaxation in the GI tract. The digestive use addresses the broader support of digestive function and relief of digestive disturbances.
Ayurveda: In Ayurvedic medicine, cinnamon (twak) is classified as a Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter) herb with Ushna (hot) virya (potency). It is used to balance Vata and Kapha doshas. The Ayurvedic uses confirmed in the NPN focus on minor bowel complaints: indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and vomiting. These reflect cinnamon's traditional role as a digestive stimulant and carminative in the Ayurvedic system.
Dosage and Supply
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, Branch bark): 600mg per capsule
Suggested Use: Adults 18 years and older: 1 capsule, 3 times per day, after meals
Daily intake: 1,800mg
Capsules per bottle: 120
Bottles in this listing: 2 (240 capsules total)
Supply per bottle: 40 days at 3 capsules per day
Total supply (2-pack): 80 days at 3 capsules per day
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose
Take after meals to minimize the potential for gastrointestinal discomfort. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and duration of use for your individual needs.
Quality and Purity
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753)
• 600mg certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, branch bark) per capsule
• Certified organic
• Vegan hypromellose capsule
• Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, soy free
• 2 x 120 capsules (240 total, 80 day supply)
• Made in Canada
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use to preserve the essential oil content.
Safety Information and Cautions
Contraindication: Do not use if you have a known allergy to cinnamon or other plants in the Lauraceae family.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medications (particularly blood thinners or diabetes medications), or have liver disease.
May cause gastrointestinal discomfort if taken on an empty stomach; take after meals to minimize this.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80142753).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon?
Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, true cinnamon) contains negligible coumarin. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) contains approximately 250 times more coumarin per gram. Coumarin can cause liver damage at high doses with chronic intake. Ceylon is the preferred form for supplementation at higher doses. This formula uses certified organic Cinnamomum verum branch bark.
What does carminative mean?
A carminative is a substance that relieves flatulence and bloating by relaxing the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract, allowing trapped gas to be expelled and relieving associated cramping and discomfort. Cinnamon's carminative activity comes primarily from cinnamaldehyde and eugenol in the bark essential oil.
Why is there a caution for diabetes medications?
Cinnamaldehyde has been studied for effects on glucose metabolism and insulin signaling. Combined with diabetes medications (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas), there is a theoretical risk of additive blood glucose lowering effects. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if taking diabetes medications. Note: blood sugar management is not an NPN approved claim for this product.
Why is there a caution for liver disease?
Although Ceylon cinnamon contains negligible coumarin compared to Cassia, individuals with pre-existing liver disease should exercise caution with any herbal supplement that is metabolized hepatically. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have liver disease.
Why must I take this after meals?
Cinnamon's essential oil components (cinnamaldehyde, eugenol) can irritate the gastric mucosa when taken on an empty stomach. Taking after meals buffers this effect and minimizes the potential for gastrointestinal discomfort.
What is the Lauraceae family and why is it mentioned in the contraindication?
The Lauraceae (laurel) family includes Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), avocado (Persea americana), sassafras, and camphor tree. Cross-reactivity between Lauraceae family members is possible in individuals sensitized to one member of the family. Do not use if you have a known allergy to cinnamon or other Lauraceae plants.
About Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 600mg | Cinnamomum verum | 120 Vcaps x 2
Certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, branch bark) delivers 600mg per capsule of true cinnamon with negligible coumarin content (vs. high coumarin in Cassia cinnamon). Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative and digestive for mild spasms, cramps, colic, bloating, and flatulence. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for minor bowel complaints including indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and vomiting. Source of antioxidants. Primary bioactives: cinnamaldehyde (60 to 75% of essential oil, smooth muscle relaxant, antioxidant), eugenol (phenylpropanoid, mild anticoagulant, antioxidant), A-type proanthocyanidins. Lauraceae family member. Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753). Take after meals. Do not use if allergic to cinnamon or Lauraceae plants. Consult HCP if taking blood thinners or diabetes medications, or have liver disease. Certified organic, vegan, non GMO. 2-pack: 240 capsules, 80 day supply at 3 capsules per day. Made in Canada.
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 600mg | Cinnamomum verum | Carminative and Digestive | 120 Vcaps x 2 | NPN 80142753
Each capsule delivers 600mg of certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, Branch bark). Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative and digestive. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for minor bowel complaints. Source of antioxidants. Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753). Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, soy free, certified organic. Made in Canada. This listing is a 2-pack: 2 x 120 capsules = 240 capsules total (40 day supply per bottle at 3 capsules per day; 80 days total).
Why Choose This Formula
• 600mg certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, branch bark) per capsule
• Ceylon (true cinnamon), not Cassia: negligible coumarin content vs. high coumarin in Cassia cinnamon
• Carminative and digestive (Herbal Medicine tradition, NPN 80142753)
• Minor bowel complaints (Ayurvedic tradition, NPN 80142753)
• Source of antioxidants (NPN 80142753)
• Primary bioactives: cinnamaldehyde (60 to 75% of essential oil), eugenol, A-type proanthocyanidins
• 3 capsules per day after meals: 1,800mg daily, 40 day supply per bottle
• 2-pack: 240 capsules total, 80 day supply
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753), certified organic, vegan, made in Canada
Who Should Use This
• Adults 18 years and older seeking a carminative and digestive supplement from certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
• Those experiencing digestive disturbances including mild spasms, cramps, colic, bloating, or flatulence
• Those seeking a traditional Ayurvedic herb for minor bowel complaints including indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, or vomiting
• Those who specifically want Ceylon (true cinnamon) rather than Cassia cinnamon due to the low coumarin content of Ceylon
• Those who want a certified organic, Health Canada approved cinnamon supplement made in Canada
Do not use if: you have a known allergy to cinnamon or other plants in the Lauraceae family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking blood thinners or diabetes medications, or have liver disease. See full safety information below.
What This Product Does
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative to help relieve digestive disturbances including mild spasms, cramps, colic, bloating, and flatulence. It is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a digestive for the same indications. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda for minor bowel complaints including indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and vomiting. It is also a source of antioxidants. These are the Health Canada approved uses (NPN 80142753).
A carminative is a substance that relieves flatulence and bloating by relaxing the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract, allowing trapped gas to be expelled and relieving associated cramping and discomfort. Cinnamon's carminative activity is attributed primarily to its essential oil components, particularly cinnamaldehyde and eugenol, which have smooth muscle relaxant and antispasmodic properties.
Ceylon vs. Cassia Cinnamon: Why It Matters
This is the most important distinction for anyone choosing a cinnamon supplement. There are two main species sold as cinnamon:
Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) — also called true cinnamon. Native to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon, hence the name). The bark is thin, multi-layered, and rolls into tight quills with multiple inner layers. Ceylon cinnamon contains negligible amounts of coumarin (a naturally occurring compound found in many plants).
Cassia Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) — also called Chinese cinnamon or Vietnamese cinnamon. The most common form of cinnamon sold in North American grocery stores and used in most cinnamon supplements. The bark is thick, single-layered, and rolls into a single hollow tube. Cassia cinnamon contains significantly higher levels of coumarin than Ceylon: approximately 250 times more coumarin per gram.
Why coumarin matters: Coumarin is a naturally occurring lactone compound that can cause liver damage at high doses with chronic intake. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established a tolerable daily intake (TDI) for coumarin of 0.1mg per kg body weight per day. At typical Cassia cinnamon supplement doses (1,000 to 3,000mg per day), coumarin intake can approach or exceed this limit in some individuals, particularly those with pre-existing liver sensitivity. Ceylon cinnamon contains such negligible coumarin that it does not present this concern at supplemental doses. This is why the liver disease caution exists for cinnamon supplements and why Ceylon is the preferred form for supplementation at higher doses. This formula uses certified organic Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon) branch bark specifically.
The Plant: Cinnamomum verum
Cinnamomum verum is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family, a large family of aromatic trees and shrubs that also includes bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), avocado (Persea americana), sassafras, and camphor tree. This family relationship is the basis for the contraindication regarding allergy to other Lauraceae plants: cross-reactivity between family members is possible in sensitized individuals.
Ceylon cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka and southern India. The spice is obtained from the inner bark of young branches (branch bark, as specified in the NPN). The bark is harvested, dried, and rolled into the characteristic cinnamon quills. The branch bark is thinner and more delicate than the bark of the main trunk, and produces the characteristic multi-layered quill structure of true Ceylon cinnamon.
Primary Bioactive Compounds
Cinnamaldehyde (trans-cinnamaldehyde) is the primary bioactive compound in cinnamon bark essential oil, comprising approximately 60 to 75% of the essential oil by weight. It is responsible for cinnamon's characteristic aroma and flavor. Cinnamaldehyde has smooth muscle relaxant activity (the primary basis for carminative and antispasmodic effects in the GI tract), antioxidant activity through direct free radical scavenging, and has been extensively studied in the context of glucose metabolism and insulin signaling (though blood sugar management is not an NPN approved claim for this product).
Eugenol is a phenylpropanoid present in cinnamon bark essential oil. It is also the dominant compound in clove essential oil. Eugenol has antioxidant, smooth muscle relaxant, and mild anticoagulant properties. The mild anticoagulant activity of eugenol is the basis for the blood thinner caution: combined with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), monitoring is warranted.
A-type Proanthocyanidins are polyphenolic compounds present in cinnamon bark that contribute to its antioxidant activity. These are the same class of proanthocyanidins (A-type linkage) found in cranberry, distinct from the B-type proanthocyanidins found in most other berries and fruits.
Herbal Medicine and Ayurvedic Traditions
This product carries NPN approved uses under both Western Herbal Medicine and Ayurvedic traditions, reflecting cinnamon's long history of use in both systems.
Western Herbal Medicine: Cinnamon has been used as a carminative and digestive herb in European herbal medicine for centuries. The carminative use addresses the relief of flatulence, bloating, mild spasms, cramps, and colic through smooth muscle relaxation in the GI tract. The digestive use addresses the broader support of digestive function and relief of digestive disturbances.
Ayurveda: In Ayurvedic medicine, cinnamon (twak) is classified as a Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter) herb with Ushna (hot) virya (potency). It is used to balance Vata and Kapha doshas. The Ayurvedic uses confirmed in the NPN focus on minor bowel complaints: indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and vomiting. These reflect cinnamon's traditional role as a digestive stimulant and carminative in the Ayurvedic system.
Dosage and Supply
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, Branch bark): 600mg per capsule
Suggested Use: Adults 18 years and older: 1 capsule, 3 times per day, after meals
Daily intake: 1,800mg
Capsules per bottle: 120
Bottles in this listing: 2 (240 capsules total)
Supply per bottle: 40 days at 3 capsules per day
Total supply (2-pack): 80 days at 3 capsules per day
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose
Take after meals to minimize the potential for gastrointestinal discomfort. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and duration of use for your individual needs.
Quality and Purity
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753)
• 600mg certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, branch bark) per capsule
• Certified organic
• Vegan hypromellose capsule
• Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, soy free
• 2 x 120 capsules (240 total, 80 day supply)
• Made in Canada
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use to preserve the essential oil content.
Safety Information and Cautions
Contraindication: Do not use if you have a known allergy to cinnamon or other plants in the Lauraceae family.
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medications (particularly blood thinners or diabetes medications), or have liver disease.
May cause gastrointestinal discomfort if taken on an empty stomach; take after meals to minimize this.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80142753).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon?
Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, true cinnamon) contains negligible coumarin. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) contains approximately 250 times more coumarin per gram. Coumarin can cause liver damage at high doses with chronic intake. Ceylon is the preferred form for supplementation at higher doses. This formula uses certified organic Cinnamomum verum branch bark.
What does carminative mean?
A carminative is a substance that relieves flatulence and bloating by relaxing the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract, allowing trapped gas to be expelled and relieving associated cramping and discomfort. Cinnamon's carminative activity comes primarily from cinnamaldehyde and eugenol in the bark essential oil.
Why is there a caution for diabetes medications?
Cinnamaldehyde has been studied for effects on glucose metabolism and insulin signaling. Combined with diabetes medications (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas), there is a theoretical risk of additive blood glucose lowering effects. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if taking diabetes medications. Note: blood sugar management is not an NPN approved claim for this product.
Why is there a caution for liver disease?
Although Ceylon cinnamon contains negligible coumarin compared to Cassia, individuals with pre-existing liver disease should exercise caution with any herbal supplement that is metabolized hepatically. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have liver disease.
Why must I take this after meals?
Cinnamon's essential oil components (cinnamaldehyde, eugenol) can irritate the gastric mucosa when taken on an empty stomach. Taking after meals buffers this effect and minimizes the potential for gastrointestinal discomfort.
What is the Lauraceae family and why is it mentioned in the contraindication?
The Lauraceae (laurel) family includes Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), avocado (Persea americana), sassafras, and camphor tree. Cross-reactivity between Lauraceae family members is possible in individuals sensitized to one member of the family. Do not use if you have a known allergy to cinnamon or other Lauraceae plants.
About Organic Ceylon Cinnamon 600mg | Cinnamomum verum | 120 Vcaps x 2
Certified organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, branch bark) delivers 600mg per capsule of true cinnamon with negligible coumarin content (vs. high coumarin in Cassia cinnamon). Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative and digestive for mild spasms, cramps, colic, bloating, and flatulence. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for minor bowel complaints including indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and vomiting. Source of antioxidants. Primary bioactives: cinnamaldehyde (60 to 75% of essential oil, smooth muscle relaxant, antioxidant), eugenol (phenylpropanoid, mild anticoagulant, antioxidant), A-type proanthocyanidins. Lauraceae family member. Health Canada approved (NPN 80142753). Take after meals. Do not use if allergic to cinnamon or Lauraceae plants. Consult HCP if taking blood thinners or diabetes medications, or have liver disease. Certified organic, vegan, non GMO. 2-pack: 240 capsules, 80 day supply at 3 capsules per day. Made in Canada.
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