The cinnamon dries out the tissue to prevent further infection. To the best of my knowledge, it doesn't actually kill any microbes that may be present on the tissue, so you must remove any infected tissue before applying the cinnamon (using a sharp, flame-sterilized blade). I simply put some on my finger and rub it on the wound. I disinfect my hands frequently when treating my plants for bacterial and fungal infections to prevent the infection from spreading.
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