Cinnamon Health Benefits: Cinnamon is a wonderful antioxidant. If we talk about spices only, then among all the spices kept in the kitchen, cloves contain the most antioxidants and after this cinnamon is considered to be rich in antioxidants. Along with Ayurveda and Homeopathy, the properties of Long are given great importance in Allopathy.
Cinnamon spice is prepared from the bark of a tree. Its trees are very tall and big. The inner bark of the trunk of these trees is used as cinnamon. The leaves of this tree are also used as herbs and they act as good healers. According to Ayurveda, cinnamon is a very hot spice, which helps in balancing the vata and kapha doshas. However, excessive consumption of it leads to an increase in pitta dosha. Therefore its consumption should be limited.
benefits of cinnamon
As mentioned, cinnamon controls Vata and Kapha. That is, the diseases caused by both these doshas can be controlled by the consumption of cinnamon. Cinnamon is especially beneficial in these diseases.
- problems with digestion
- cholesterol problem
- blood pressure problem
- diabetes
- menstrual problems
- mental health problems
- phlegm
- cold
- fever
- viral infection
- fungal infection
How much cinnamon should be consumed?
- Cinnamon is a very hot spice. If it is consumed in excess, there may be problems like acidity, heartburn, itching on the skin. Therefore it is advisable to consume it in limited quantity every day.
- A person can consume one inch big piece of cinnamon in a day. If you are using cinnamon powder, use it with a normal sized teaspoon throughout the day. But do not fill the spoon till the top.
How to use Cinnamon?
- You can use cinnamon in making lentils and vegetables.
- You can make tea or decoction of cinnamon and drink it.
- You can take cinnamon powder funky with milk.
- Put a small piece of cinnamon in the mouth and suck it like candy.
What to do in case of cough?
- In the winter season, the problem of sore throat, phlegm, cold or fever occurs very quickly. Because cold winds reduce the body temperature rapidly and viral infection dominates. In this case you can use cinnamon.
- You mix a quarter teaspoon (1/4) of cinnamon powder in a teaspoon of honey. Eat this mixture slowly by licking it with the help of a finger. Consume it in the morning after breakfast and at night before sleeping. You will get benefit soon.
Disclaimer: The methods, methods and claims mentioned in this article are to be taken only as suggestions, ABP News does not confirm them. Before following any such treatment/medication/diet and suggestion, please consult a doctor or concerned expert.
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