Also, some people may develop dermatitis after exposure to it. Therefore, to take precautions to these possible side effects, only small amounts should be given to a person who lacks prier exposure to it. Chronic chewing of cinnamon gum or use of cinnamon flavored toothpaste can cause inflammation of the mouth, and lead to pre-cancerous growth. Cinnamon oil should never be ingested. It is believed, by some, that burning cinnamon in incense will promote high spirituality and aid in healing.
Some people also believe it can stimulate the passions of a male.
There are so many uses for cinnamon that it is hard to believe that most people only know it as an ingredient in their favorite dessert. In a persons lifetime, they probably encounter cinnamon a number of times, in a number of different forms, for a number of different reasons, without being aware of it's presence. There are many other species that are closely related to Common or True Cinnamon. One of these species of cinnamon is called Cinnamomum cassia , or Chinese Cinnamon, which was widely used in China before the discovery of True Cinnamon. Cinnamomum cassia is cheaper and more abundant than Cinnamomum zeylanicum .