SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cinnamomum zeylamcum
FAMILY: Lauraceae
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Cinnamon, also known as Dalchini is high in calcium, magnesium, and other essential minerals. It possesses antibacterial and antiviral characteristics, which aid in the battle against infection-causing germs. It also boosts immunity and has anti-cancer qualities. The bark of tropical, evergreen trees is used to make cinnamon powder. Cinnamon is harvested by peeling it off the interior of the tree's bark.
USES/BENEFITS/DISEASES
- Manages blood sugar levels.
- Improves oral health.
- Works as a digestive aid
- Boosts heart functioning
- Treats headaches and migraine pain
- Cures menstrual cramps
PRECAUTIONS/ SIDE EFFECTS
- High BP and diabetes sufferers should only take neem under medical supervision since it lowers blood sugar levels.
HOW TO USE
- Boil 2 inches of cinnamon sticks in 2 cups of water for 5-6 minutes on medium heat. Strain and add /12 lemon slices. Drink it twice a day to lower your risk of coronary artery disease.
- To improve digestion functioning like indigestion, loss of appetite or bloating, mix equal parts of Dalchini and Ajvain for chewing in three divided doses before food.
- To cure tension type of headache, make a paste of cinnamon with rose water and apply it on the forehead area.
- Chewing cinnamon sticks controls throat irritation and helps in dry cough.
- To treat nasal allergic sinusitis, form a paste with 1-2 pinches of cinnamon powder and honey. Swallow it twice a day, after light meals. Repeat until you no longer have allergy symptoms.
