The Difference Between Cinnamon Bark Extract PE & Cinnamon Bark Extract PF

Cinnamon bark, which derives from certain varieties of evergreen trees, is used in food as a spice and in herbal preparations as a treatment or preventative care for a variety of ailments. People use cinnamon bark to treat gastrointestinal problems and nausea, as well as menstrual cramps, bacterial infections and the common cold.

Cinnamon Bark PE

• Cinnamon bark PE is the powdered extract form of cinnamon bark. The powdered extract is water-soluble, which means it dissolves well in liquids, such as plain water, tea or coffee, to form an herbal drink. The powder extract derives from tree bark rather than leaves.

Cinnamon Bark PF

• Cinnamon bark PF, which is sometimes referred to as cinnulin PF, is the liquid extract of the cinnamon leaf. Typically, cinnamon bark PF is sold in a capsule form. While cinnamon bark PE is mixed with a fluid and drank as a liquid supplement, cinnamon bark PF is swallowed with a glass of water.

Uses

• Both cinnamon bark PE and PF have digestive benefits, such as gas reduction, anti-spasmodic and anti-diarrheal action, as well as increasing circulation and lowering blood sugar. Some toothpastes, mouthwashes and ointments contain either cinnamon bark PE or PF for their astringent qualities.

Taste

• The flavor of the cinnamon bark PE, when mixed with a liquid, is similar to that of cinnamon spice that is used in cooking and baking. It adds a slight cinnamon flavor to drinks. Cinnamon Bark PF, which is a capsule taken with water, does not have a much of a cinnamon flavor, if any at all.