Cinnamon is a fantastic and a very popular spice. It is used in both sweet as well as savory dishes and tastes great. It is one of the oldest spices available. In earlier days it was a very expensive spice, more than silver; in fact it was even used as currency. Cinnamon is also known for its benefits.
For cold/ cough: Cinnamon is used to treat cold, cough and sore throat; most effective when taken along with honey. Burning cinnamon in the house also cleanses the air and people from within.
It boost brain function: Individuals who inhaled the scent of cinnamon or chewed on a cinnamon flavored gum had better scores on tasks related to attentional processes, virtual recognition memory, working memory and visual motor response speed. Also improves cognitive function.
Good for Arthritis: Cinnamon and honey mixed together reduces pain associated with arthritis. This brought hope to thousands of people suffering from chronic arthritis.
Circulation: Cinnamon improves circulation. Poor circulation can affect the body in so many ways, from varicose veins to constipation to painful joints.
Cholesterol: You can fight the bad cholesterol levels being too high with the cinnamon. Cinnamon reduces cholesterol by about 18%, and blood sugar levels by 24%.
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