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Cinnamon

계피Gyepi

Cinnamomum cassia

桂皮(Gyepi) - Cassia bark

Cinnamon has been used in Korean medicine for over a thousand years. It is a key ingredient in sujeonggwa, the traditional Korean cinnamon punch served during holidays.

Traditional Medicine

Source: Donguibogam

Nature (性)

Hot (熱)

Flavor (味)

sweet, pungent

Target Organs (歸經)

Kidney (腎), Spleen (脾), Heart (心)

Benefits

circulation
Warms the body, promotes qi and blood flow, and expels cold
기혈을 돕고 몸을 따뜻하게 하며 한기를 몰아낸다
Source: Donguibogam
digestion
Warms the spleen and stomach to aid digestion
비위를 따뜻하게 하여 소화를 돕는다

Key Compounds

CinnamaldehydeCoumarinEugenol

This information is based on traditional Korean medicine texts (Donguibogam) and is for cultural reference only. It does not constitute medical advice.