Cinnamon has been consumed as spices and tea for thousands of years. Its bark also termed as stick possesses catechins, procyanidins, trans–cinnamaldehyde, and essential oil. It is a good source of iron, Carbohydrates, calcium, magnesium, vitamins A and C. Due to its nutritional and chemical composition, it is found to be an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-microbial, and can lower cholesterol and protect the cardiovascular system of the body.
Some of the health
benefits of Cinnamon include but are not limited to
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It can help relieve ingestion pain and
toothache.
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It can help the digestive system to
function properly.
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It can ease muscle pain, arthritis, and
rheumatism.
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Cinnamon may help to stop bleeding hence
it is a coagulant
·
It helps in blood circulation and helps
to renew tissue and relax the uterus.
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The essential oil of cinnamon is found
to be used as insecticides, antimycotic, mosquito larvacides, anti-fungal, and
anti-cancer.
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It helps to lower the blood pressure hence
decreasing the sodium, water, and adipose tissue in the circulatory system.
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It is also found to
improve and positively
affect insulin and has a significant reduction in blood sugar.
· Cinnamon can improve the health of the colon, thereby reducing the risk of colon cancer.
Cinnamon teas can be
combined with other teas such as green tea, black tea, or other herbal teas.
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