Cinnamon Health Benefits
Cinnamon Benefits
Cinnamon has been used as a spice in several cultures for centuries. It was traditionally used mainly as a stomachic and carminative for gastrointestinal complaints and is still used for these conditions today. Cinnamon is a small tree that is commonly found in South Asia and the Middle East region. At this time, there are no high-quality human trials supporting the efficacy of cinnamon for any indication.
Cinnamon Health Benefits:
Cinnamon is famous for its use as a culinary spice but it also has several medicinal benefits. In fact, the health benefits of cinnamon have been known for over 5000 years and were recognised by the Egyptians, Ancient Romans, and Chinese. Cinnamon is the brown bark of the cinnamon tree, and is available in a dried, tubular form known as a quill, or as a ground powder.
The two main varieties of cinnamon – Cassia and Ceylon – have a similar flavour however Ceylon cinnamon is slightly sweeter, and more refined. Cassia cinnamon is the more commonly found in grocery stores and the like
Some Other Health Benefits Of Cinnamon:
- Curing the common cold.
- Lowering cholesterol.
- Aiding digestion.
- Curing headaches and migraine pain.
- Eliminating bad breath.
- Reducing arthritis pain.
- Reducing blood sugar levels and treating Type 2 Diabetes.
- Boosting memory and cognitive function.
- Treating toothaches.
- Treating diarrhea.
Most of the science relating to blood sugar, however has been accomplished on cinnamon, so it is best to be aware of what you are buying. Cinnamon has a long history of use, not only for culinary purposes, but also for Folk medicinal uses including for the of digestive disorders like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting.
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