Cinnamon bark oil (true Ceylon cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum / verum) is rich in a compound called cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamaldehyde is responsible for the distinct rich flavor and aroma of cinnamon. This compound has been studied for its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, so when taken internally it promotes oral health and inhibits tooth decay and pathogens in the mouth. Cinnamon bark oil also boosts metabolic activity, aids in digestion, and therefore can promote balance in the gastrointestinal tract. The compounds in cinnamon also promote circulation and help alleviate joint inflammation and pain. In Ayurvedic medicine, the tree's fragrant bark is often used to enhance the bioavailability of other ingredients. In the case of Boost, cinnamon promotes synergy when combined with turmeric extract and the rich broad spectrum cannabinoid profile.
Turmeric extract (Curcuma longa), otherwise known as Curcumin, is one of the most widely studied botanicals in the world. Curcumin is high in a compound called alpha-curcumene, which has been studied for its medicinal properties. Turmeric contains many anti-inflammatory properties and has shown to help with arthritis and joint pain, and it possesses anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-septic properties, as well as anti-tumor properties. The therapeutic benefits of turmeric also include helping with indigestion, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress.
