Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the inner bark of a tree that grows mainly in India, China, and Ceylon.Cinnamon have many health benefits and have been used in India for its medicinal properties since ages. There are a lot of different types of cinnamon. Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) and Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon or Chinese cinnamon) are commonly used. Ceylon Cinnamon has ultra low levels (0.04%) of Coumarin. Cassia Cinnamon has high (5%) levels of Coumarin, a substance known to cause liver damage or complete failure if taken on a daily basis for extended periods of time. Before using any remedy for a serious condition, you should talk with your healthcare provider.
Help to keep your blood sugar under contol
Studies have shown that cinnamon is highly effective against type 2 diabeties. It works lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in the body.
Lowers heart reelated risks
It reduces LDL which is the harmful cholestrol and reducing it help in lowering the risk of heart realted dieases. It also have blood thinning property which helps it in acting as an anti clotting agent especially for those suffering from heart disease.
Anti bacterial and anti fungal
Cinnamon oil is a powerful anti bacterial and can be used as natural disinfectant. According to study it was found that it fight against E coli , Staphylococcus aureus , Aspergillus oryzae , and Penicillium digitatum.
Cinnamon has antifungal properties fungus cannot survive in a cinnamon environment.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is added in food not only for its great flover but also for its anti bactial and anti fungal properties which bactrial growth
Reduces arthritis pain
Cinnamon helps to reduce arthritis pain because of its anti-inflammatory properties that make it a great home remedy for arthritic pain.
Help to reduce weight
Increases blood circulation and boost your metabolism which burns body fat. Cinnamon stabilize blood sugar which prevent storage of fat and is good for weight loos.
Fights tooth decay
Due to its antibacterial properties its been used in toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Cure cold and cough
It has antibiotic and body warming properties which helps in curing sore throats and cold.
Helps in Alzheimer disease
Cinnamon has two compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin which may be effective in fighting Alzheimer.
Anti Oxidant
Cinnamon has anti-oxidants properties which reduce the formation of Free Radicals that cause cancer. The antioxidant also help in repairing any damaged tissue in your body.
Helps in digestion
Packed with mineral manganese, fibre, essential oils and calcium cinnamon helps to regulate the action of gastric juices on food, improves digestion. Its anti inflammatory properties helps reduce the inflammation caused due to indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ulcers.
Please note that FDA ( US Food and Drug Administration) has nor approved cinnamon to cure any medical condition. Please consult to your physician before taking cinnamon.
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