Cinnamon As A Natural Health Remedy

Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices in the world, and medicinal properties that have found in essential oils of its bark have unique healing qualities.

Cinnamon is a small tree found in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil, Vietnam and Egypt. The two most popular types of cinnamon are the Ceylonese and Cassia. Ceylonese cinnamon is sweeter and softer than Cassia, and can be easily ground into powder.

Processing cinnamon is done by drying the bark of the tree and rolling it into cinnamon sticks called quills. The extremely high anti-oxidant activity in Cinnamon is the reason for it being capable of providing numerous health benefits.

The various health benefits of cinnamon are:

Lowers Cholesterol: Studies have found that ½ teaspoonful of cinnamon every day lowers cholesterol levels. It also reduces the “LDL” (bad) form of cholesterol and fights fatty acids in the blood.

Reduces Blood Sugar Levels: Several studies have pointed towards cinnamon being responsible for increasing insulin resistance, thus reducing body weight and arresting risk of heart disease.

Preliminary results from studies have indicated that cinnamon has anti fungal, antibacterial, and anti-parasitic properties

, which makes it an effective agent for fighting vaginal yeast infections, oral yeast infections, stomach ulcers and head lice.

Fights Cancer: In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of Leukemia and Lymphoma cancer cells.

Excellent source of manganese, dietary fiber, iron and calcium: The combination of calcium and fibre can help to remove bile, which prevents damage to colon cells, which in turn prevents colon cancer. Fiber can also help with the relief of constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

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.

Breastfeeding: It is also believed that cinnamon aids in the secretion of breast milk.

Headaches and migraines: Headache due to exposure to cold can be cured by applying a thin paste of powdered cinnamon mixed in water.

Pimples and Blackheads: Cinnamon helps in removing blood impurities and it is often recommended for pimples.

Immune System: Honey and cinnamon paste is good for boosting the immune system and increasing the longevity of an individual.