Tag: Cinnamon

Cinnamon You can use ground cinnamon and sprinkle on the ants’ path or around an anthill opening. Cinnamon essential oil also works well to repel ants. Mix a few drops of cinnamon oil with water and spray on ant trails, around doors, windows and cracks. How do you use cinnamon to get rid of ants? […]

Like sulphur, cinnamon is a natural fungicide that helps most plants root, while inhibiting the spores that cause rot in stem cuttings. Dip prepared plant stems in cinnamon and push them into the soil. Is it OK to put cinnamon on plants? Even indoor-grown plants can benefit from a bit of cinnamon. Cinnamon is most […]

To harvest it, you’ll need to cut down a section of the cinnamon tree and remove the outermost layer of bark. Use a paint scraper to scrape off the cinnamon layer in sheets, and then let the cinnamon dry in a warm environment. You can either grind the cinnamon into a powder or use it […]

Cinnamon gets rid of molds and mildew in house plants too. Simply sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on the soil. Fungus shows up as discolored spots on the soil. Can cinnamon prevent mold? So how does it work in a mold contaminated property? Cinnamon oil is among a handful of essential oils that are harmless […]

Cinnamon is a spice created from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Strips of the inner bark are dried until they curl into rolls known as cinnamon sticks or quills. These can then be ground into powder or made into an extract. What is the difference between cinnamon and cinnamon sticks? Cinnamon powder should […]

Young leaves are lovely with a pink hue at emergence, gradually turning a dark green. The tree bears clusters of small star-shaped flowers in the spring, becoming small, dark purple fruit. The fruit actually smells like cinnamon, but the spice is actually made from the bark of the tree. Does cinnamon grow on trees? Several […]

tropical. Cinnamon is a sub-tropical to tropical plant, requiring temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius or warmer to survive and flourishes when temperatures are in the high 20’s and warmer. Plants will put on tons of fresh new growth each summer, especially when sojourned outdoors on the patio or balcony. What climate does cinnamon need to […]

Cassia is often known as “cinnamon bark”, and differs from “true cinnamon”. Cinnamon is commonly available as ground cinnamon and cinnamon quills (or cinnamon sticks). These are both “true cinnamon”. Cassia, on the other hand, is a different bark from the cinnamon family. What is a cinnamon bark? Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), also called Ceylon cinnamon, […]

People use the bark to make medicine. Cinnamon bark is used for gastrointestinal (GI) upset, diarrhea, and gas. It is also used for stimulating appetite; for infections caused by bacteria and parasitic worms; and for menstrual cramps, the common cold, and the flu (influenza). What are the side effects of cinnamon bark? Cinnamon usually causes […]

Description. These little fruit of the cinnamon tree are very sweet and warm. Their pointy end makes them a perfect substitute for cloves studded in orange to scent closets and drawers, and they are delicious brewed as tea. What part of the cinnamon tree is edible? inner barkThe inner bark of the cinnamon tree is […]

½ a teaspoon. If you’re substituting a cinnamon stick for ground cinnamon, a stick equals ½ a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Here’s more info about this versatile spice. How much ground cinnamon equals a cinnamon stick? ½ teaspoonIf your recipe calls for whole cinnamon sticks, you may use ground cinnamon if you have it on […]

Step 1: Just add water. Cinnamon sticks come in a variety of sizes. Step 2: Let it roll. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Step 3: Let it simmer. When you notice the water has started to become brown, reduce the heat to low and simmer the sticks for five minutes. How long should […]

Use all cinnamon sparingly as a spice. Summary Adults should avoid eating more than 1 teaspoon of Cassia cinnamon per day. Children may tolerate even less. How much cinnamon per day is toxic? “The limit for cassia cinnamon is around 0.1 milligrams per kilogram of body weight,” he says, which translates to about a teaspoon […]

Ground cinnamon will leave a stronger flavour partly because it is left in and possibly due to the flavour extracting easier due to higher surface area and broken structure. Cinnamon is notoriously hard to grind smoothly, so people tend to buy both for their respective uses. Can you use powdered cinnamon instead of cinnamon stick? […]

½ a teaspoon. One Cinnamon Stick Equals How Much Ground Cinnamon? If you’re substituting a cinnamon stick for ground cinnamon, a stick equals ½ a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Here’s more info about this versatile spice. How much ground cinnamon equals a cinnamon stick? ½ teaspoonIf your recipe calls for whole cinnamon sticks, you may […]

6 Uses for Cinnamon Sticks (That Don’t Involve Dessert) Use as a stirring stick for your coffee, tea, cider, and cocktails. Break up a cinnamon stick to infuse a pot of coffee or tea. Simmer a cinnamon stick with your oatmeal. Flavor your broth with a few cinnamon sticks. Add a bit of spice to […]

Compare with Cinnamon Extract Cinnamon extract has a long shelf life when it’s stored in a cool, dry place, but like ground cinnamon, it loses potency over time. Cinnamon extract shouldn’t be confused with cinnamon oil, which is obtained directly from the bark and is a far more concentrated source of flavor. What is the […]

Cinnamon can be burned by placing powdered or stick incense on a charcoal disc. You can also directly burn a cinnamon stick however do be careful to ensure you have a bowl for the burning embers to drop into. Can you burn cinnamon sticks in a candle? Place an elastic band around the candle and […]

Cinnamon powder comes from the bark of tropical, evergreen trees. In order to harvest cinnamon, it’s peeled off of the inside of the bark of the tree. There are two main types of cinnamon: Ceylon and Cassia. The majority of the cinnamon you’ll find at the grocery store is Cassia. What Cinnamon powder contains? According […]

The first is to use a high-speed blender. A Vitamix or Blendtec or something similar will work great for this. Place the cinnamon sticks in the blender and blend on the highest setting for no more than 30 seconds at a time. If it runs too long it may cook the cinnamon. How do you […]