Indonesian Cinnamon, Mei Pian (Cinnamomum burmannii) Tincture, Dried Bark and Leaves Liquid Extract

Indonesian Cinnamon, Mei Pian (Cinnamomum burmannii) Tincture, Dried Bark and Leaves Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried bark of Cinnamomum burmannii, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Cinnamomum burmannii bark — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

Indonesian cassia is an evergreen of Sumatra and Java, and the bark it gives is a different article from the Ceylon cinnamon of Sri Lanka. It is thick, hard and dark reddish-brown, curling into a single heavy scroll rather than the many thin papery layers of a Ceylon quill, and the flavour is stronger, sweeter and less complex. Most of what is sold as cinnamon in North America is this species or a close relative rather than C. verum. It is also much higher in coumarin.

Ingredients

Tincture: Cinnamomum burmannii dried bark, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Cinnamomum burmannii dried bark, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

This cassia species is high in coumarin, which can affect the liver in quantity over time. Do not exceed the suggested amount, do not use it continuously for long periods, and avoid it if you have liver disease or take anticoagulants.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.