Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)-Healing with Herbs

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)-Healing with Herbs

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is the fragrant brown bark of the Cinnamon tree, which is available in its dried tubular form known as a quill or as a ground powder.

Benefits

• Essential oil of Cinnamon has anti-coagulating, anti-microbial and antioxidant properties. It can also work as an effective insect repellent.
• Cinnamon may significantly help people with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to respond to insulin, thus normalizing their blood sugar levels.
• Inhaling the warm, spicy and sweet scent of this spice is believed to boost brain activity.
• Traditionally, Cinnamon is considered as a warming remedy to help alleviate colds, cough and flu.

How to use Cinnamon

• Simmer Cinnamon sticks with milk or soymilk and honey for a deliciously warming beverage.
• Mix 1 to 3 teaspoons of ground Cinnamon powder in 1 cup of hot water. Let it steep for 15 minutes. Strain and drink this potion to cure diarrhea.
• Dab a little powdered Cinnamon on minor cuts or wounds.
• Sprinkle some Cinnamon on chicken noodle soup for an instant pick-me-up, particularly to recover from colds or fever.