Put a match in cinnamon and THIS happens

What Really Happens When You Light Cinnamon – and How One Common Ingredient Turns It Into a Powerful Ritual

If you read Part 1, you already know cinnamon isn’t just a sweet spice — it’s surprisingly flammable, spiritually symbolic, and even used in fire rituals that trace back thousands of years.

But let’s get into the part you’ve been waiting for:
What actually happens when you put a match in cinnamon?

⚠️ The Flash Fire Effect

When you sprinkle ground cinnamon into the air and bring a flame close — especially a lit match or lighter — you’ll witness a brief flash, like a mini explosion.

Why? Because cinnamon is packed with fine, combustible particles. When suspended in the air, these particles create what’s known in chemistry as a dust explosion. It’s the same principle behind flour fires in bakeries or sawdust combustion in woodshops.

🔥 Try This (Safely!):
Place a teaspoon of cinnamon on a fire-safe surface, strike a match, and bring it close — without scattering the powder. You’ll see it begin to smoke, sizzle, and possibly flare briefly.
(Never do this near curtains, paper, or anything flammable. Use caution.)

But the real magic happens when you add one more ingredient…

🌿 The Secret Combo: Cinnamon + Bay Leaf 🔥

Here’s where it gets interesting:

When you combine cinnamon with a dried bay leaf and burn them together, something unusual happens. This combo has been used in folk rituals for:

• Clearing bad energy

• Improving mental focus

• Drawing wealth and prosperity

• And yes… repelling pests naturally

Bay leaves release a fragrant, almost minty smoke when burned. When paired with the spice-laden flash of cinnamon, they create a cleansing, spicy ritual smoke — believed to uplift mood, sharpen clarity, and purify the environment.

🔮 How to Do a “Cinnamon Fire Ritual” at Home:

1. What You’ll Need:

   • 1 tsp of ground cinnamon

   • 1 dried bay leaf

   • A fire-safe dish (ceramic or metal)

   • A match or lighter

2. Instructions:

   • Place the bay leaf in the dish. Sprinkle cinnamon over it.

   • Light the bay leaf first — it’ll smoke gently.

   • Bring the flame to the cinnamon slowly. It may flash briefly — this is normal.

   • Let the smoke fill the room while you set a positive intention (e.g., clarity, cleansing, or gratitude).

3. After the Ritual:

   • Ventilate the room slightly.

   • Journal your thoughts, or simply enjoy the peaceful scent.

   • Many believe it clears mental fog and boosts creativity.

⚠️ Safety Warning

While this is a simple and beautiful ritual, cinnamon powder can be volatile when airborne. Never blow cinnamon near open flames. Keep water nearby and use only a small amount. Always burn in a controlled, fire-safe space.

🧠 Did You Know?

• NASA uses cinnamon oil in some cleaning protocols — for its anti-bacterial properties!

• Burning bay leaves has been shown to reduce anxiety in a 2017 holistic health study.

• In some cultures, people write a wish on a bay leaf and burn it with cinnamon for manifestation.

👁️ Final Thought

Sometimes the most mysterious transformations come from the simplest items in your kitchen. A little spice, a flicker of flame, and suddenly your space — and your energy — feels completely different.

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