Cinnamon is usually used as a spice in our country. It is prepared from the inner bark of trees called Cinnamomum.

CINNAMON

 

These days, cinnamon is cheap, available in every supermarket and found in all stores of foods and recipes.

Though this spice is found everywhere and cheap, this has a variety of uses and importance in our day-to-day life.

This spice is regularly used in our everyday dishes like Cardamom, Cumin, Coriander seeds Clove etc

A little bit of cinnamon runs a long way, and its antioxidant abilities make it especially beneficial to include in your diet.

As little as 1/2 of one teaspoon of it daily can have positive effects on blood sugar levels, digestion, immunity, and more.

However, stronger doses are also extremely beneficial for improving heart disease and cut risk your diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.

HEALTH BENEFITS 

Controls Blood Sugar :

Several Studies have found that it has properties which help for insulin resistance. It is therefore very popular with Type 2 diabetics, which take it to control their blood sugar variations.

Relieves Infections

It has proved an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections. This application is to Escherichia coli bacteria and Candida Albanians fungus. Researcher  discovered that Cinnamon Oil was one of three leading essential oils effective against Candida.

Treats Stomach Bug/Flu

By far and away the best remedy for a horrible stomach bug is Cinnamon. It makes sense because Cinnamon is a powerful anti-bacterial. Research has shown this spice is one of the most effective substances against Salmonella. as well  

• Try a cinnamon tea (a teaspoon of cinnamon dissolved in hot water) after a meal.
• Or add half a teaspoon to your post-meal coffee.

Removes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

As a digestive, this spice dramatically reduces the uncomfortable feelings associated with IBS especially the bloating. It does this by killing bacteria and healing infections in the GI tract and enabling the gastric juices to work normally. A Swiss study showed that Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil has promising results for H. Pylori, a bacteria that causes Peptic ulcers and stomach cancer. 

Try a cinnamon tea (a teaspoon of cinnamon dissolved in hot water) after a meal.                                                                                                                                                 Or add half a teaspoon to your post-meal coffee.

Although it tastes delightful when mixed with baked goods, adding this spice to fatty foods will not help you lower your cholesterol.

Fights Diabetes                               

Cinnamon is known to have an anti-diabetic effect. It helps lower blood sugar levels and also can improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin, which is the vital hormone needed for keeping blood sugar levels balanced.

Cancer Prevention:  Because of its antioxidant abilities, it can protect against DNA damage, cell mutation, and cancerous tumor growth. Studies have revealed that the health benefits of it come from a compound called cinnamaldehyde. It  has ability to inhibit cancer tumor growth and protect DNA from damage

Arthritis/Osteoporosis –It is rich in manganese, which helps in building bones, blood and other connective tissues of the body. People, who have a deficiency of this mineral, are likely to get the troubles of arthritis/osteoporosis. Massaging with cinnamon oil or drinking cinnamon tea, both are helpful in curing arthritis/osteoporosis.

Anti-Inflammatory:  Inflammation in the body is important. It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage. However, inflammation can become a problem when it is chronic (long-term) and directed against the body’s own tissues. Cinnamon may be useful in this regard because some studies show that the antioxidants in it have potent anti-inflammatory activity

Food Preservative One of the less-known benefits of this spice is that it can be used to preserve food. Because it has anti-bacterial abilities and also acts as an antioxidant, it can be used as a preservative in many foods without the need for chemicals and artificial ingredients.

Odor Neutralizer – It can be used as an odor neutralizer. If you keep a piece of this spice in your mouth, a fresh smell will come out and the odor will be removed. Moreover, everybody like its spicy smell.  

Memory & Cognitive Development It is a useful condiment to keep the person more vigilant and less aggravated. Regular users of cinnamon have proved to be sharper in recalling and responding to things.

Anti-oxidant   Antioxidants protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols

Weight Loss: Apparently, it helps in thinning the blood and thereby, inducing blood circulation. Improved blood flow boosts the metabolic rate of the body, which is helpful in reducing weight.

Nutrition Benefits 

One tablespoon of ground cinnamon contains:

• 19 calories
• 0 grams of fat, sugar, or protein
• 4 grams of fiber
• 68% manganese
• 8% calcium
• 4% iron
• 3% Vitamin K

For more information please read CINNAMON AS MEDICINE