Cinnamon Form : Powder

Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees that belong to the genus “Cinnamomum” – native to the Caribbean, South America, and Southeast Asia.There are two main types of cinnamon:

• Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), most commonly used in the Western world
• Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon or Chinese cinnamon), which originates from southern China, is typically less expensive than Ceylon cinnamon.

Cinnamon has been consumed since 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt, where it was very highly prized (almost considered to be a panacea). In medieval times doctors used cinnamon to treat conditions such as coughing,arthritis and sore throats .

Modern research indicates that this spice may have some very beneficial properties.

Health benefits

• Cinnamon is used to help treat muscle spasms, vomiting,diarrhea, infections, the common cold, loss of appetite, and erectile dysinfuntion.
• Cinnamon may lower blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, according to Diabetes UK. However high quality research supporting the claim remains scarce.
• Can help fight against bacterial and fungal infections.
• The study authors concluded that consuming up to 6 grams of cinnamon per day “reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.” and that “the inclusion of cinnamon in the diet of people with type 2 diabetes will reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.”
• Tel Aviv University researchers discovered that cinnamon may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. According to Prof.
• According to the study authors, “the most effective extracts against HIV-1 and HIV-2 are respectively Cinnamomum cassia (bark) and Cardiospermum helicacabum (shoot + fruit).”
• According to a neurological scientist at Rush University Medical Center. Cinnamon could help eliminate the need to take some expensive and unpleasant drugs.
• Lower the negative effects of high fat meals.