HEALTH BENEFITS OF CINNAMON
HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, chappati, or other bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as age the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalizes the arteries and veins.
ARTHRITIS:
Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two.Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.
HAIR LOSS:
Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair. It was found to be effective even if kept on for 5 minutes.
BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
TOOTHACHE:
Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied 3 times a day till the tooth stops aching.
CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. As per information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complains of cholesterol.
COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.
INFERTILITY:
Yunani and Ayurvedic Medicine have been using honey for thousands of years to strengthen the semen of men. If impotent men regularly take two tablespoon of honey before going to sleep, their problem will be solved.
COMMON USES OF CINNAMON:
Flavoring for soft drinks, teas, baked product (pastries, pies, donuts), oatmeal, toast, coffee, hot chocolate, etc. It is also used as ingredients in medicine formulas to improve the taste and aroma of the medicine. Cinnamon is also use in making perfume.
MEDICINAL BENEFITS:
Aside from cooking Cinnamon is also used for medicinal purposes. In traditional Chinese medicine, Cassia cinnamon is used for colds, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, and painful menstrual periods. It's also believed to improve energy, vitality, and circulation. InAyurveda, cinnamon is used as a remedy for diabetes, indigestion, and colds. It's a common ingredient in chai tea, and it is believed to improve the digestion of fruit, milk and other dairy products.
THERAPEUTIC USES OF CINNAMON
1.It is an effective remedy for common cold. Coarsely powdered and boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder and honey, it can be beneficially used in influenza, sore throat, and malaria. Its regular use during the rainy season prevents attacks of influenza. Cinnamon oil, mixed with honey, gives relief from cold.
2.Cinnamon checks nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It stimulates digestion. A tablespoon of cinnamon water, prepared as for cold and taken half an hour after meals, relieves flatulence and indigestion.
3.It also serves as a good mouth freshener.
4.Cinnamon prevents nervous tension, improves complexion and memory. A pinch of cinnamon powder mixed with honey does the trick if taken regularly every night for these purposes.
5.Cinnamon is also used in the treatment of headache. Headache produced by exposure to cold air is readily cured by applying a paste of finely powdered cinnamon mixed in water on the temples and forehead.It is highly beneficial in the treatment of several other ailments, including spasmodic afflictions, asthma, excessive menstruation, paralysis, uterus disorders and gonnorhea. It is sometimes used as a prophylactic agent, to control German measles.
6.Paste of cinnamon powder prepared with a few drops of fresh lime juice can be applied over pimples and blackheads with beneficial results.The medicinal uses of cinnamon is abound. It is used to improve digestion and also to provide relief from many digestive disorders such as diarrhoea, flatulence and nausea. Studies have shown that cinnamon has the ability to regulate blood sugar and this property makes it useful as an herbal treatment for diabetes. According to a study, just 2.5 ml of cinnamon a day reduced the level of blood sugar in those suffering from type 2 diabetes. It also reduced levels of triglyceride, LDL cholesterol and the total cholesterol.
7.It is also effective in eradicating yeast infections that have become immune to other medications.
8.Consumption of cinnamon generates warmth in the system and as such is useful for people who have cold feet and hands. Cinnamon is also beneficial for those suffering from arthritis. A study was carried out in which arthritis patients were given one tablespoon of honey with half a teaspoon of cinnamon in powdered form, everyday before breakfast. The participants in the study reported a significant reduction in the pain in a very short period of time.
9.It also helps get rid of common cold, flu and headaches. Also, cinnamon has anti fungal and anti bacterial properties and is effective against the E.Coli bacteria that cause contamination in food. Topical applications prepared with cinnamon are used for healing minor skin infections.
10.The essential oil of the leaves has a warm and spicy fragrance that not only purifies the air but also reduces drowsiness and irritability. It also serves as an herbal aphrodisiac and an anti depressant. However, the oil is to be used only for the aroma and it is not meant for internal or external use.
PRECAUTION:
1. Taking cinnamon supplement together with the diabetes medication or any medication can make blood glucose levels dip too low. Always seek your doctor's approval before taking cinnamon supplement.
2. Cassia cinnamon, in supplement form naturally contains a compound called coumarin. At high levels, coumarin can damage the liver. Coumarin can also have a "blood- thinning" effect, so cassia cinnamon supplements should not be taken by people taking prescription anti- clotting medication and by people with bleeding disorders.
3. Some concentrated cinnamon oil are not intended for consumption, but instead are used for aromatherapy essential oils. This oil is very strong and an overdose can depress the central nervous system. People should not take the oil to treat a condition unless under the supervision of a health careexpert.
4. Pregnant women are advised to avoid taking cinnamon oil or large doses of the bark, since high doses can induce abortion.
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