benefits of cinnamon

Benefits of Cinnamon

81. Bladder Infection
Urinary tract infections and bladder infection can be avoided with the consumption of cinnamon, which packs an antibacterial and antifungal punch. Cinnamon is also a diuretic and contributes to urinary discharge.
82. Insect Bite Treatment
A mixture of cinnamon and honey applied to a skin irritation will help to alleviate the pain and itching. The duo will disinfect the infected area and moisturize and heal it. No need to layer on the dangerous chemicals when you have this natural remedy!
83. Stomach Soother
A combination of honey and cinnamon is known to help relieve stomachache. The pair
84. Precautions
For those of you who are pregnant or lactating, refrain from using medicinal doses of cinnamon or cinnamon bark. Cinnamon tea should also be avoided by those suffering from ulcers. Essential oil of cinnamon is toxic when consumed beyond a certain amount and is best used topically or on external objects for aroma purposes. And be careful when it comes to applying cinnamon to the skin
85. Lip plumper
You can Simply apply a little Vaseline onto your lips and gently pat a pinch of cinnamon on top. Rub the mixture on for a few seconds and then allow it to sit for a minute. You will feel a slight tingly sensation from the spice never apply dry cinnamon directly to your skin as it can cause irritation.
86. Hair growth treatment
Hair loss can be a horrific experience no matter the cause. One way to stimulate hair growth while giving your scalp some TLC is by using a weekly cinnamon mask. (Be sure to consult with a doctor before trying this alternative treatment, especially if you have a sensitive scalp.)
87. Breath freshener
Chew on a few cinnamon sticks or gargle with warm cinnamon water to sweeten things up. Its one of the reasons that Cinnamon Oil is often used in chewing gums, mouthwashes, toothpaste and breath mints.
88. Dry skin scrub
No one likes to walk around with alligator skin. To slough away dead skin cells and restore shine and softness, consider this doityourself scrub made out of sea salt, almond oil, olive oil, honey and ground cinnamon.
89. Etymology
The name cinnamon comes through the Greek kinn
90. Flavour aroma and taste
The flavour of cinnamon is due to an aromatic essential oil that makes up 0.5% to 1% of its composition. This essential oil is prepared by roughly pounding the bark, macerating it in sea water, and then quickly distilling the whole. It is of a goldenyellow colour, with the characteristic odour of cinnamon and a very hot aromatic taste.