Golden spice – Cinnamon
Cinnamon has numerous medicinal properties and highly delicious spice. It is made by cutting the stems of cinnamon tree, taking out the inner bark and then dried to make cinnamon sticks. It has distinct flavour and smell due to its oily part and ofcourse it acts as an insects repellent too. Ceylon cinnamon is much better as it has less coumarin since coumarin seems to be harmful if taken in large quantity.
* It is loaded with good amount of antioxidants
* Reduces cardiac risk.
* Has anti-inflammatory properties
* Lowers blood sugar levels and has beneficial effects on neurodegenerative disease.
* Fights against cancer
* Helps fight bacterial and fungal infection
Health Tip:
Taking organic cinnamon powder along with organic wild honey in warm water helps to reduce cold and has great effect in cough especially for kids.