CINNAMON ( 50 GM ) . Cinnamon, also known as Dalchini, is a spice found in almost every kitchen.
Cinnamon is an effective remedy for managing diabetes as it improves the uptake of glucose in the body. It also lowers high cholesterol level and reduces the risk of heart diseases due to its antioxidant property. It can also be used to relieve menstrual pain as it possesses anti-spasmodic property.
You can consume it daily by adding some Cinnamon bark into your tea or adding a pinch of Cinnamon powder in lemon water. This helps enhance digestion and manage weight.
Cinnamon is good for controlling acne due to its antibacterial property. You can mix Cinnamon powder with honey and use it as a facepack to get rid of acne[2-5].
What are the synonyms of Cinnamon?
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, True Cinnamon, Darusita, Dalcheni, Daruchini, Cinnamon bark, Karuvapatta, Ilavarngathely, Guda twak, Lavangapatta, Dalchini chekka, Darchini [1]
What is the source of Cinnamon?
Plant Based
BENEFITS OF CINNAMON
What are the benefits of Cinnamon for Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)?
scientificMODERN SCIENCE VIEW SCIENTIFIC VIEW
Cinnamon might be useful in managing diabetes by improving glucose uptake. Cinnamaldehyde in Cinnamon also prevents the conversion of glucose to sorbitol and reduces the risk of diabetic complications[23][24].
Tip:
Add Cinnamon powder to your tea or coffee, or sprinkle it on your toast or cereal.
ayurvedicAYURVEDIC VIEW Cinnamon helps to manage a normal sugar level. According to Ayurveda, diabetes also known as Madhumeha is due to an aggravation of Vata and impaired digestion. Impaired digestion leads to an accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the pancreatic cells and impairs the function of insulin. Cinnamon helps to correct impaired digestion due to its Ushna (hot) potency. This reduces Ama and improves the function of insulin, thus manages a normal blood sugar level.
What are the benefits of Cinnamon for Coronary artery disease?
scientificMODERN SCIENCE VIEW Coronary artery disease is a condition in which the arteries through which the blood flows to heart narrows and become hard. This is due to the deposition of plaque inside the arteries. Cinnamon has an antioxidant property which lowers the risk of narrowing of arteries. It also has anti-inflammatory property and regulates high blood pressure by relaxing narrowed blood vessels. Together it reduces the risk of coronary artery disease[14].
ayurvedicAYURVEDIC VIEW Cinnamon helps to reduce the risk of coronary artery diseases (CAD). In Ayurveda, all type of coronary artery diseases come under Sira Dushti (narrowing of arteries). CAD is mainly due to an imbalance of Kapha dosha which increases the risk of blood clotting. Taking Cinnamon helps to balance Kapha which prevents blood clotting and also reduces the chance of Sira Dushti (narrowing of arteries).
Tip
1. Put 1.5 cups of water in a pan and add 2 inches of Cinnamon sticks.
2. Boil on the medium flame for 5-6 minutes
3. Strain and squeeze ½ lemon to it.
4. Drink this twice a day to reduce the risk of coronary artery diseases.
What are the benefits of Cinnamon for Allergic conditions?
scientificMODERN SCIENCE VIEW Cinnamon might give relieve in case of nasal allergy by blocking the synthesis and release of pro-inflammatory mediators like cytokines, leukotrienes and PGD2[20].
ayurvedicAYURVEDIC VIEW Cinnamon helps to manage the symptoms of allergy when taken with honey. An allergy occurs as a result of an accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the body. This is due to an imbalance of Kapha dosha. Cinnamon prevents the formation of Ama due to its Ushna (hot) nature and also helps in balancing Kapha thus, manage the symptoms of allergy.
Tip
1. Take 1-2 pinch of Cinnamon powder.
2. Mix with honey and make a paste.
3. Swallow it twice a day after taking light food.
4. Repeat till you do not get relief from the symptoms of allergy.
What are the benefits of Cinnamon for Fungal infections?
scientificMODERN SCIENCE VIEW Cinnamaldehyde present in Cinnamon shows antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans (pathogenic yeast), thereby reducing the risk of fungal infections[2].
ayurvedicAYURVEDIC VIEW Cinnamon helps reduce the risk of fungal/yeast infections in the body due to its Tikshna (sharp) and Ushna (hot) properties.
What are the benefits of Cinnamon for Irritable bowel syndrome?
scientificMODERN SCIENCE VIEW Some studies suggest that Cinnamon might be useful in reducing symptoms of IBS[22].
ayurvedicAYURVEDIC VIEW AYURVEDIC VIEW
Cinnamon helps to control the symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). According to Ayurveda, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is also known as Grahani. Grahani is caused by an imbalance of Pachak Agni (digestive fire). Cinnamon helps to improve Pachak Agni (digestive fire) due to its Ushna (hot) nature. This helps control the symptoms of IBS.
Tips:
1. Put 1.5 cups of water in a pan and add 2 inches of Cinnamon sticks.
2. Boil on the medium flame for 5-6 minutes.
3. Strain and squeeze ½ lemon to it.
4. Drink this twice a day to reduce the symptoms of IBS.
What are the benefits of Cinnamon for Menstrual pain?
scientificMODERN SCIENCE VIEW Cramps and menstrual pain during periods is due to increasing levels of progesterone.
Cinnamon has two active constituents name cinnamaldehyde and eugenol. Cinnamaldehyde works as an anti-spasmodic and eugenol prevents synthesis of prostaglandins and reduces inflammation. Therefore, Cinnamon significantly reduces the pain and discomfort during menstruation[25].
ayurvedicAYURVEDIC VIEW Cinnamon is one of the best home remedies to reduce pain during menstruation or dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea is the pain or cramps during or before a menstrual period. In Ayurveda, this condition is known as Kasht-aartava. Aartava or Menstruation is controlled and governed by Vata dosha. So it is important that in a woman, Vata should be under control to manage dysmenorrhea. Cinnamon has Vata balancing property and gives relief in dysmenorrhea. It controls aggravated Vata and reduces abdominal pain and cramps during the menstruation.
Tips:
1. Put 1.5 cups of water in a pan and add 2 inches of Cinnamon sticks.
2. Boil on the medium flame for 5-6 minutes.
3. Strain and squeeze ½ lemon to it.
4. Drink this twice a day to reduce pain during menstruation.
How effective is Cinnamon?
Insufficient evidence Allergic conditions, Appetite stimulant, Common cold symptoms, Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2), Flatulence (gas formation), Food poisoning, Fungal infections, Influenza (flu), Irritable bowel syndrome, Menstrual pain, Muscle spasm, Premature ejaculation, Worm infections
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