Ishpingo - Amazonian Cinnamon - Ocotea quixos

Ishpingo (Ocotea quixosis) is one of the Amazonian cinnamon species with many antioxidant and anti-pathogenic properties. The leaves contain high concentrations of cinnamaldehyde, the same active ingredient as cinnamon, so this plant has similar properties to cinnamon, but these leaves are significantly milder and therefore safer for people who experience adverse reactions to cinnamon. Ispingo tea has a pleasant mild cinnamon flavor, very suitable for cold weather. Like cinnamon, it can help regulate blood sugar. This warm, spicy flavor is relaxing and works on the solar plexus and sacral chakras.