Cinnamon And Benefits Of This Plants For You

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snackfoods, tea and traditional foods. The aroma and flavour of cinnamon derive from its essential oil and principal component, cinnamaldehyde, as well as numerous other constituents, including eugenol. Wikipedia

Common names:Cinnamon , Cassia Bark, Sweet cinnamon
Sientific name:Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia
Family name:LAURACEAE
Parts Used:Dried bark, Essential oil
Medicinal Uses:Aromatherapy- Athletes Foot/Ringworm - Ayurvedic- Candida/yeast - Christmas - Colds- Diabetes- Digestion- Flu -insect Repellent-  Longevity Tonics-  Nausea-Thanksgiving Harvest 

Benefits of cinnamon 
-Antioxidant – Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant,This means cinnamon protects the body against free radicals that lead to premature aging, cancer, and other damage.
-Tooth and Gum Health. ibacterial nature of cinnamon helps protect teeth and gums from damage and improves brThe anteath too.
-Weight loss.Cinnamon improves circulation, thins blood, and manages blood sugar levels.
-Relieves arthritic pain.Cinnamon has very strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that make it a great home remedy for arthritic pain.
-Helps in digestion.Cinnamon is packed with mineral manganese, fibre, essential oils and calcium. The calcium and fibre combine with bile salts and help in their transport outside the body. The essential oils, help regulate the action of gastric juices on food, improves digestion, assimilation and its anti inflammatory properties helps reduce the inflammation caused due to indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ulcers. Moreover the fibre content helps to relieve constipation and diarrhoea.
-Blood Sugar Control.Cinnamon is showing promise as a way to prevent and counteract the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, having a beneficial effect on glucose levels and insulin sensitivity.
-Anti cancer.Cinnamon may actually prevent the spread and growth of cancer cells.Cinnamon may play a role in reestablishing the proper signals and keeping sugar levels under control so cancer cells cannot grow as quickly or spread as far.
-Helps cure a cold and cough.Known for its antibiotic and body warming properties, cinnamon is a formidable remedy against a cold and cough.
-Antimicrobial.Cinnamon essential oil is one of the best antimicrobial substances known to man. It is effective against many dangerous bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
-Nutrition properties.So much more than a spice, cinnamon is rich in manganese, iron, calcium, and fiber too.
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http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail15.php
http://www.sunwarrior.com/news/16-health-benefits-cinnamon/
http://health.india.com/diseases-conditions/health-benefits-of-cinnamon-dalchini/