Topic: Cinnamon

The history of drinkable gold includes John of Rupescissa’s 14th-century work on alcohol as the "quintessence." Cotenoir also highlights the work of Manfred Junius, who integrated European alchemy with Indian Ayurvedic practices known as Rasa Shastra. One specific recipe mentioned involves a combination of cinnamon and gold, both traditionally ruled by the Sun.

During a 1987 UFO encounter in Gulf Breeze, Florida, Ed Walters reported a beam that smelled of cinnamon and ammonia. Both substances are potent stimulants of the trigeminal nerve, which controls facial sensations and movements. The prevalence of trigeminal stimulants in paranormal encounters suggests that these odors may play a functional role in the experience, possibly acting as a biological trigger or shock to the witness.