Cinnamon by Unity
Cinnamon - Cinnamomum zeylanicum/ cinnamomum verum
Folk names: Sweet wood, Ceylon cinnamon, Cassia
Planetary ruler: Sun
Element: Fire
Gender: Male
Associated Deities: Aesculapius, Aphrodite, Ra, Venus
Magical properties: Spirituality, Success, Healing, Power,
Psychic powers, prosperity, lust, protection, luck.
The Cinnamon tree is native to Sri Lanka and China, and is
cultivated in Jamaica, India, Brazil and the Seychelles. It grows to between
20-30 foot and has a thick bark and stocky branches. It grows best in pure sand
and in hot climates.
In the East it was burnt in Temples to purify them. The
ancient Egyptians used it in the mummification process and along with the
Romans and Greeks added it to food and drink. It is one of the oldest known
aromatic plants and is mentioned in the Old Testament. In ancient Chinese
medicine it was seen as a cure-all
.
As well as being associated with love, lust, healing and
protection, Cinnamon will give any spell a huge power boost, making it work
quicker and stronger. It can be added to incenses to increase psychic powers
and raise magical vibrations. It can also be used for healing and divination
rituals as well as in magical pouches, infusions and candle spells, to bring
love and success into your life.
Tie a bundle of cinnamon sticks with a red or black ribbon
and hang it in your doorway to bring protection, love and success to your home.
Wear a dab of cinnamon oil diluted with a carrier oil as a perfume when you are
going on a date, to encourage love and lust. Always dilute it when using on
skin as it is an irritant.
Add cinnamon oil or spice to any prosperity magic. Place a
drop of the oil in your purse or wallet to attract money, and sprinkle ground
cinnamon across the threshold of your home to attract prosperity to your door.
Cinnamon is a warming and stimulating spice and can be used
to improve circulation and clear congestion. It is also beneficial for
digestive issues such as bloating and indigestion and is a powerful antiseptic
with antiviral and antifungal properties.
Although cinnamon is generally considered to be safe it does
have emmenagogic properties meaning it stimulates the uterus, so it is not
recommended to consume large amounts during pregnancy.
Cinnamon is one of the most popular warming and stimulating
spices. It is used in a variety of dishes including curries, biscuits/ cookies
and cakes and it has an affinity with apples making it a must have ingredient
in apple pies, crumbles etc.
Altar incense
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1-part Cinnamon
Burn as a general incense on your altar to purify the area.
Cinnamon Ginger Tea
This tea can be drunk to relieve digestive problems and
menstrual cramps
1 tsp chopped cinnamon bark
1 tsp freshly grated ginger root
Honey as desired
Pour 1 cup boiling water over the herbs. Cover and steep for
10-15 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired.
Cinnamon and Apple loaf
150g unsalted butter
150g caster sugar
3 medium eggs
150g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 apple
demerara sugar
Preheat over to 180c/gas 4
Cream butter and caster sugar together, add eggs and whisk.
Slowly fold in flour with the baking powder and cinnamon. Pour the mix in a
greased or lined 900g/2lb loaf tin.
Chop apple into 1 cm cubes, leaving peel on. Lay on top of
loaf mix and sprinkle with demerara sugar (as much as you want)
Cook for 35-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Sources:
A Kitchen Witch's world of magical herbs and plants - Rachel
Patterson
Herbcraft - Anna Franklin and Susan Lavender
Medicinal Herbs - Rosemary Gladstar
No comments:
Post a Comment