Cinnamon is very helpful for mind/body health... I had no idea it was a repellant! Amazing. Thanks for posting this, careyana!

Is there anything cinnamon can't do?

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I put it in my morning coffee, on my oatmeal. Since your post I'm wondering about buying bulk cinnamon STICKS at the Asian and Latin markets here in Phoenix. Good value $$$. Wondering about sticking an entire stick into the dirt? Wonder if it would be too much *spice* for the roots? I'll give it a try.

Aguane said:Cinnamon is very helpful for mind/body health... I had no idea it was a repellant! Amazing. Thanks for posting this, careyana!

Great tip, Carey. It's a lifesaver for me with my succulents and other indoor plants and I use it outdoors as well ... and sprinkled on bulbs that aren't looking so good or have a soft spot. It is, indeed, a wonder herb in so many ways.

Yup, totally agree with this tip! Have been using cinnamon when I have to cut some succulents or some other new plants ..and I also use cinnamon to deter marauding ants by our kitchen sink window...they really hate to cross the cinnamon line!

Oh thanks Tarev! Didn't know that about ants and cinnamon! We get a lot of them in the house in the dry heat of summer when they're looking for water. I'll give that a shot next!

Susie - let us know if the sticks work as well! I bought some over Christmas and now that they've lost most of their scent, it would be great for a new use.

I know it is a fungicide. But doesn't it dry / kill the roots it comes in contact with?

I've used it for years as a fungicide for some plants.

It is good in seedling trays to prevent damp off and molds.