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Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of trees of the Cinnamomum family. It is native to the Caribbean, South America, and Southeast Asia.

People have used cinnamon since 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt, where they regarded it highly. In medieval times, doctors used it to treat conditions such as coughing, arthritis, and sore throats.

It is now the second most popular spice, after black pepper, in the United States and Europe.

As a spice, cinnamon is available in powder form or whole, as pieces of bark. People can also use cinnamon essential oil and supplements.

There are two main types of cinnamon: cassia and Ceylon. The two have different nutritional profiles.

Some studies have suggested that the compounds in cinnamon have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti diabetic, and antimicrobial properties, and that they might offer protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease, among other conditions. However, more evidence is needed to confirm cinnamon’s benefits.

This article will look at the alleged health benefits of different types of cinnamon and how to include them in the diet.

Cinnamon is dried bark of an evergreen plant Cinnamomum zealanicum that belongs to family Laurraceae. It is a powerful spice used for health benefits and culinary purposes for thousands of years.

• LESS COUMARIN – Coumarin is a naturally occurring chemical in cinnamon. In cinnamon, there is significantly less coumarin present than in regular cinnamon and this is a good thing!
• Potentially very beneficial to GLUCOSE METABOLISM (blood sugar levels) and healthy body weight.
• Healthy, delicate and delicious enhancement to all your recipes.
• ANTIOXIDANT properties.
• DIGESTIVE HEALTH – benefits your insides and digestion.
• POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON HEALTH – Ceylon cinnamon has shown to be beneficial for many aspects of human health.
• AROMATIC properties – cinnamon is burned as incense in many cultures.

Cinnamon works great in treating acne. The antibacterial properties of the spice help eliminate the bacteria that cause acne.

All you need to do is use a simple cinnamon face mask. Mix three tablespoons of honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon. Whip the mixture into a thick paste and apply to your face. While the cinnamon fights the harmful bacteria, the honey reduces the redness and restores your skin’s moisture.

Leave this mask on for about 10 minutes (or until it starts to burn) and wash your face with cool water. Pat dry.

Cinnamon also brings blood to the skin surface, causing minor plumping. You can use this to get rid of fine lines. Mixing three drops of cinnamon essential oil with a couple of tablespoons of petroleum jelly and applying to your face can help.

And what else? Cinnamon can help you get plump lips too! Adding a little Vaseline to your lips and patting a pinch of cinnamon on top can work wonders. Just rub the mixture on for a few seconds and allow it to sit for a minute. You might experience a tingling sensation. Add another coat of Vaseline, and you are good to go.