Cinnamon Health Benefits


"Let food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Each one of the substances in a person's diet, acts upon the body and changes it in some unique way, and upon these changes the whole life depends, whether in health, in sickness or convalescent."  

Hippocrates 2 000 years ago.

Before we start on the cinnamon health benefits, here is just a short little story about where it comes from and how the product we know is made.

Ceylon Cinnamon is grown in Sri Lanka as well as in Brazil, the Caribbean and India, whereas Cassia Cinnamon comes from Indonesia, Vietnam, China and Burma.

So welcome to Home Remedies Haven and The Remarkable Benefits of Cinnamon, a spice that that has been treasured for centuries for its incredible healing properties. Bursting with antioxidants, cinnamon serves as a powerful defender against oxidative stress and free radicals, promoting overall health and well-being.

its potent anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce inflammation in the body, providing relief from a variety of ailments. Additionally, cinnamon possesses anti-viral properties, bolstering the immune system and helping fend off viral infections.

But the benefits don't stop there - this versatile spice also aids in digestion, soothing the stomach and promoting a healthier environment for the body.

Get ready to discover the many wonders of cinnamon and unlock its potential to enhance health and vitality.

Medicinal Properties of Cinnamon

  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antiviral
  • Antibacterial
  • Antifungal
  • Immunostimulant
  • Adaptogen
  • Circulatory stimulant
  • Antispasmodic
  • Astringent
  • Digestive
  • Robiotic

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Respiratory System

  • Cinnamon has a drying effect on mucosa.
  • It is an Expectorant which helps for coughs and chest infections.
  • It is also a decongestant which can be inhaled to ease colds and catarrh.

Reproductive System

Now this is really interesting to see how cinnamon can be used for issues relative to the reproductive system:

  • It helps maintain hormone balance.
  • It is good for PMS. and even 
  • Curbs very heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Used for painful periods.
  • It is an aphrodisiac used for low libido and impotence.


Cinnamon and Bad Breath

When we have a bad taste in our mouth or suspect our breath smells we often reach for some gum to get rid of the bad taste, good move.

But even better if the gum contains the essential oil cinnamaldehyde which CAN even actually eliminate odors and even prevent the growth of new stinky bacteria.

Cinnamon and Cancer

Cinnamon stimulates the body's production of Tumor Necrosis Factor an Immune System Chemical that Fights Cancer.

Cinnamon Health Benefits are Very Well known for
Helping with a Whole clump of Ailments.
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Cinnamon and Indigestion and Heartburn
  • Perhaps the most well known uses for Cinnamon is for the relief of indigestion as well as the relief of intestinal gas.
  • The use of either a cinnamon tea or a tincture are effective in overcoming flatulence.


Cinnamon and Nausea

Cinnamon contains antiemetic camphor and two carminatives (eugenol and safrole) as well as chemicals called catechins, which all help relieve nausea.

Cancer of the Liver and Cinnamon

  • There are a few reasons why Cinnamon is believed to help for cancer of the liver.  
  • These are not simple explanations, which is the way we normally like to keep this website.
  • Cinnamon stimulates the body's production of tumor necrosis factor an immune system chemical that fights cancer.
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Cinnamon and Peptic Ulcers

And last, but not least of all, one of the cinnamon health benefits is that it is very good for the treatment of peptic ulcers due to a certain compound in its make-up namely propanoic acid, that helps prevent the formation of stomach ulcers without messing around with the production of gastric acid.

How much Cinnamon should you eat a Day?

So how do we get this much needed spice into our system?

  • Sprinkle on your morning coffee
  • Sprinkle on your oatmeal
  • Sprinkle on baked potatoes
  • Add to curry dishes

½ teaspoon of cinnamon a day can really help for cholesterol issues

It also boosts your body's ability to store blood sugar.

In Closing

Cinnamon is one of the most potent anti-oxidants on the planet and it also has a unique impact on blood sugar when it is stripped down to its purest form that can be comparable to the diabetes  medication rosiglitazone Avandia - but without the prescription drug's heart-damaging side effects.

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