Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum cassia
Cinnamon has been used for Thousands of years by various different cultures for its medicinal properties, as well as its sweet and spicy flavours for cooking
The health benefits o cinnamon as great but one of the most significant is its ability to reduce blood sugar levels and its affect in treating type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon may also reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels among this group.
Cinnamon’s other benefits include:
- Supports digestive function & Constricts and tones tissues
- Relieves congestion & pain and stiffness in muscles and joints
- Helps to relieve menstrual discomfort
- Contains blood-thinning compounds that stimulate circulation
- Anti-inflammatory compounds that may relieve arthritis
- Helps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease
- It’s a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria
- Simulates digestion and aids in fat burning– great to treat anorexia nervosa patients
Add Cinnamon to your diet in food, tea (simple put cinnamon stick in hot water and drink), herbs and supplements. (Avoid during pregnancy)
