15 Health Benefits of Cinnamon – A Miraculous Spice

‘Today’s #spice is none other than Cinnamon Spice also known as Cassia. Cinnamon Spice is one of the oldest spice also mentioned in Bible

#Cinnamon is one of the world’s oldest known spices. There are lots of #health #benefits of Cinnamon The tree is native to Sri Lanka where it was found thousands of years ago. It is the best spice available in terms of its nutrition and health. It contains unique healthy and healing property comes from the active components in the essential oils found in its bark. Cinnamon has extremely high anti-oxidant activity due to which it has numerous health benefits. Aside from being used as a medicine by other cultures since ancient times.

What is Cinnamon and what is Cassia?

Cinnamon spice is obtained from the inner bark of tree. Cinnamon Spice is from Lauraceae family. Cinnamon tree is grown for few years and then used for harvesting purpose.

Cassia is a type of cinnamon mostly comes from Indonesia. Cassia is generally a thicker bark with dark reddish-brown color. Cassia also known Chinese cinnamon is a tree that has bark similar to that of cinnamon but with a rather pungent odour.

 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

1. Reduces blood sugar

Several studies have shown improved insulin sensitivity and blood glucose control by taking as little as ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day. Improving insulin resistance can help in weight control as well as decreasing the risk for heart disease.

2. Heart Disease

Cinnamon strengthens the cardiovascular system thereby shielding the body from heart related disorders. It is believed that the calcium and fiber present in cinnamon provides protection against heart diseases.

Including a little cinnamon in the food helps those suffering from coronary artery disease and high blood pressure.

3. Pimples and Blackheads

Cinnamon helps in removing blood impurities. Therefore it is often recommended for pimples.Also external application of paste of cinnamon powder with a few drops of fresh lemon juice over pimples & black heads would give beneficial result.

4. Fights Cancer 

A study released by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland showed that cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

Besides, the combination of calcium and fiber found in Cinnamon can help to remove bile, which prevents damage to colon cells, thus prevents colon cancer.

5. Toning of tissues

Considerable anecdotal evidence exists to suggest that cinnamon may have the ability to tone and constrict tissues in the body.

6. Tooth decay and mouth freshener

Cinnamon has traditionally been used to treat toothache and fight bad breath. Small pieces of cinnamon can be chewed, or gargled with cinnamon water which serves as a good mouth freshener.

7. Muscle and joint pain relief

Those who eat cinnamon on a regular basis often report that their muscle and joint pain, as well as stiffness, is reduced or even eliminated.

8. Cures Respiratory Problems

Cinnamon is very useful home remedy for common or severe colds. A person suffering should take one tablespoon of honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.Cinnamon also found to cure flu, influenza, sore throat and congestion.

9. Immune System

Honey and cinnamon paste is good for boosting the immune system, removing regular fatigue and increasing the longevity of an individual. It is also known to have anti-aging properties.

10. Brain Tonic

Cinnamon boosts the activity of the brain and hence acts as a good brain tonic. It helps in removing nervous tension and memory loss.

Also, studies have shown that smelling cinnamon may boost cognitive function, memory, performance of certain tasks and increases one’s alertness and concentration.

11. Infections

Due to its antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-parasitic and antiseptic properties, it is effective on external as well as internal infections. Cinnamon has been found to be effective in fighting vaginal yeast infections, oral yeast infections, stomach ulcers and head lice.

12. Thinning of the blood and improves blood circulation

Cinnamon is a blood thinning agent which also acts to increase circulation. This blood circulation helps significantly in removing pain. Good blood circulation also ensures oxygen supply to the body cells leading to higher metabolic activity. You significantly reduce the chance of getting a heart attack by regularly consuming cinnamon.

13. Eases menstruation cycles

Cinnamon has also been found useful for women’s health as it helps in providing relief from menstrual cramping and other feminine discomforts.

14. Birth Control

Cinnamon also helps in natural birth control. Regular consumption of cinnamon after child birth delays menstruation and thus helps in avoiding conception.

15. Reduces Arthritis Pain

Cinnamon spice contains anti-inflammatory compounds which can be useful in reducing pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.

A study conducted at Copenhagen University, where patients were given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month

How to store Cinnamon spice?

Store Cinnamon spice into a dry airtight container Or box away from sunlight. It lasts upto 7 months once the Cinnamon spice stops giving sweet aroma it’s time to discard them