CINNAMON|CASSIA|BARK POWDER

According to Bhavprakash Nighantu (Ayurvedic text) : “Daal chini is pungent, bitter and sweet in taste and manages Vatta and Pitta doshas. It promotes Shukradhatu (reproductive health) in the body and improves complexion. It manages dryness of mouth and thirst.”

1.  Can strengthen Immunity and relives pain

Cinnamon supports immune system by promoting the growth of immune cells. It can act as a pain-killer due to its prostaglandin-inhibiting action. (Prostaglandins are made at sites of tissue damage or infection, where they cause inflammation, pain and fever). Cinnamon stimulates the blood circulation, in the fingers and toes to provide warmth in cough and cold and used as traditional remedy for aching muscles.

2.  Can be a boon for stomach ailments

Cinnamon is used to treat gastrointestinal problems and to help calm the stomach. Cinnamon is a carminative, an agent that helps break up intestinal gas that has traditionally been used to combat diarrhea and morning sickness. It helps to relieve mild abdominal discomfort caused by excess gas. It is known to relieve nausea and vomiting, and because of its mild astringency it is particularly used for infants suffering from diarrhea.

3.  Can manage urinary tract infections

Cinnamon can suppress the cause of most urinary-tract infections and the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections.

4.  Can battle against Diabetes

Cinnamon helps people with diabetes, metabolise sugar better helping to control blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains the anti-oxidant glutathione and flavonoid believed to make fat cells much more responsive to insulin, the hormone that regulates sugar metabolism and thus controls the level of glucose in the blood.

5.  Can improve Heart Health

Cinnamon protect against oxidative damage that’s associated with heart injury. It can reduce inflammation, normalizes blood fat levels including lower triglyceride and total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, as well as increased HDL (good) cholesterol.

6.  Can support healthy Gut

Cinnamon warms and soothes the digestive system. It contains compounds called Catechins, which help relieve nausea. The oil in cinnamon bark also helps the body to process food by breaking down fats during digestion.

7.   Can improve mental health

Cinnamon helped protect neurons, normalize neurotransmitter levels and improve the motor functions. Compounds found in cinnamon appear to inhibit the build up of a protein responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.