Properties of cinnamon
Cinnamon has a component called cinnamtannin, which is a condensed tannin and is the main component of cinnamon that provides all the benefits detailed below.9 Benefits of cinnamon
1.Counteracts the flu Due to its high power to warm the body, it is used to counteract flu and other respiratory system conditions such as bronchitis. 2.Helps warm up in cold times In some Latin American Andean regions, cinnamon infusion is used to warm up in cold times, since it is a drink that can easily replace coffee, tea or hot chocolate. In some regions, liquor is added for the same purpose of heating, giving rise to a drink called ''canelazo''. 3.Relaxing benefits Cinnamon tea has been used since ancient times to relax children and help them fall asleep. 4.Circulation problems It acts as an anticoagulant preventing the accumulation of platelets, this same property is what makes it so effective in menstrual pain. 5.Menstrual period regulator In addition to relieving menstrual pain, it has been used by women to control the menstrual period, mainly to revive menstruation when it is late.If you like cinnamon, we recommend the cinnamon spirals recipe that we made a few weeks ago
6.Effects against diabetes
According to some studies, cinnamon can reduce blood sugar levels with an average consumption of ½ teaspoon twice a day.
7.Decreases cholesterol and triglycerides
When cholesterol or triglyceride levels are high, it is recommended to consume half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to level them out.
8.Stomach tonic
It is widely used to relieve vomiting, diarrhea, to expel gas and any other digestive discomfort.
9.Antibacterial properties
It seems that cinnamon does not allow fungi and bacteria to reproduce or advance, hence its digestive power and its use for preserving meat.
Delicious recipe for ginger, cinnamon and brown sugar cookies
Take advantage of all the benefits of cinnamon by using it ground or whole in desserts, mainly such as rice pudding or other sweets, add it to cereals, prepare it as an infusion or use it as a condiment in sweet and sour dishes.