Cinnamon

Description

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), also called cinnamon, is a bushy evergreen tree of the laurel family (Lauraceae) and the spice derived from its bark. The spice consists of the dried inner bark and has a delicately fragrant aroma and a warm sweet flavor.

cinnamon contains all the health-promoting properties of cinnamon with none of the toxic properties, which is why it’s the healthiest type of cinnamon.

• cinnamon gives a lot of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. These properties mean Ceylon cinnamon supports your immune system of the body.
• Cinnamaldehyde is the main essential oil found in the cinnamon bark and responsible for most of its medicinal values.
• Studies about type II diabetics have shown that even less than 1/2 a teaspoon a day of Ceylon cinnamon for two months reduces blood glucose levels.
• cinnamon can fight against bacteria, viruses, and even drug-resistant fungi.
• Cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory compound – it blocks inflammatory molecules like arachidonic acid and TNF-alpha, keeping unnecessary inflammation in check and prevents inflammation-related diseases.
• Cinnamon can able to reduce blood pressure and lower triglycerides, indicating that it is good for our heart health.
•Cinnamon improves memory power and reducing oxidative stress in the brain. Ceylon cinnamon may also protect dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s patients. A small study in humans showed that the mere scent of cinnamon improved cognitive function.