Sooo Many Reasons to DIY This Tincture…..
🍂 Homemade Cinnamon Tincture Recipe
Warm, spicy, and full of natural healing power — cinnamon isn’t just for baking! This simple tincture captures the comforting essence of cinnamon in liquid form, helping support digestion, immunity, and blood sugar balance.
You’ll Need:
4–6 cinnamon sticks (organic Ceylon cinnamon preferred)
1 cup 80–100 proof vodka (or vegetable glycerin for alcohol-free)
1 clean glass jar with lid
Dark glass dropper bottle (for storing)
Instructions:
Break your cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces to expose more surface area.
Add them to a clean jar and cover completely with your vodka or glycerin.
Seal tightly and label with the date.
Store in a cool, dark place for 4–6 weeks, shaking the jar gently every few days.
Once infused, strain out the cinnamon pieces through cheesecloth or a fine mesh.
Pour the finished tincture into a dark dropper bottle for easy use.
How to Use It:
Take ½ teaspoon in tea, coffee, or warm water up to twice a day.
Add a few drops to homemade tonics, smoothies, or even lotion recipes for added warmth and aroma.
🍁 10 Benefits of Cinnamon Tincture:
Supports healthy digestion — helps reduce bloating and indigestion.
Balances blood sugar levels — can improve insulin sensitivity naturally.
Boosts circulation — promotes warmth and heart health.
Reduces inflammation — great for joint pain and soreness.
Strengthens immunity — rich in antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Supports hormonal balance — helps regulate insulin and cortisol, both key to hormonal health.
Improves focus and memory — the scent and compounds can enhance brain function.
Aids in detoxification — helps the liver and digestive system clear toxins.
Fights bacteria — great for oral health and wound healing.
Enhances mood — the scent of cinnamon naturally reduces stress and uplifts the spirit.
🌿 7 Fascinating Facts About Cinnamon:
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, native to Sri Lanka and southern India.
The most prized variety, Ceylon cinnamon, is known as “true cinnamon.”
Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon in embalming rituals and as a perfume ingredient.
In medieval Europe, cinnamon was a status symbol, often gifted to royalty.
The spice has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 4,000 years.
Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, the compound responsible for its warm aroma and healing properties.
Burning or diffusing cinnamon oil is believed to cleanse negative energy and promote emotional warmth in a home.
✨ Why You’ll Love Making It Yourself:
Creating your own tincture ensures you’re getting pure, potent cinnamon without additives or hidden chemicals. Store-bought versions often contain preservatives, artificial coloring, or diluted extracts — but your homemade batch is rich, clean, and made with love.
Brew a little magic, bottle the warmth, and let your cinnamon tincture remind you that nature has everything we need to stay balanced and well.
