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Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. It was mentioned in the Bible and was used in ancient Egypt not only as a flavoring for beverages, and/or medicinal purposes, but also as an embalming agent. It is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees that belong to the genus “Cinnamomum” – native to the Caribbean, South America, and Southeast Asia. There are two main types of cinnamon. Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), most commonly used in the Western world. And Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon or Chinese cinnamon), which originates from southern China, is typically less expensive than Ceylon cinnamon. There are three active compounds in cinnamon that make it so nutritious: Cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate and cinnamyl alcohol making cinamon a “Super Food”.
There are many benefits from cinnamon including lowering of LDL cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, it may prevent cancer cell growth, it is an antimicrobial and anti-fungal, insect repellent, it reduces pain from arthritis and menstrual pain. It has many other properties too but these are some of the most important benefits I see if it reduces pain, and helps with the possibility of diabetes by lowering blood sugar. It is a growing problem in the US with type II onset diabetes and the diets of most Americans in general, and diabetes runs in my family. If you can use some cinnamon from time to time with all of these benefits I am sure it would be of much help to most individuals. It is also rich in manganese, fiber and calcium. Consume between 1 to 6 grams of organic cinnamon a day to experience the health benefits from cinnamon. GOOD STUFF!
Anti-Microbial Activity
Cinnamon’s essential oils also qualify it as an “anti-microbial” for food, and and skin. We use cinnamon oils in our beeswax balms for its anti-fungal properties. Cinnamon has been studied for its ability to help stop the growth of bacteria as well as fungi, including the commonly problematic yeast Candida. In laboratory tests, growth of yeasts that were resistant to the commonly used anti-fungal medication fluconazole was often (though not always) stopped by cinnamon extracts. Cinnamon’s antimicrobial properties are being used as alternative to traditional food preservatives.
A Favorite Benefit of a Cinnamon, a Cinnamon Bath– Cinnamon baths have been used for many centuries dating back to biblical times as spiritual purification in many cultural traditions. The natural properties in cinnamon will remove toxins from the body especially after an illness. Cinnamon also acts as a natural disinfectant & astringent, helping to cleanse the body from infection and will help raise your body temperature on a cool day!
Cinnamon Bath Recipe- Add ¼ cup of ground cinnamon in a muslin bag or cheesecloth and drop it into your bath.
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