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Cinnamon is tiny tree that mainly grows in Asia particularly in India, Egypt and Indonesia. Cinnamon are very useful which can be dried and rolled into sticks that are called quills. Others make cinnamon powders which can be used as a spice for foods. The two most popular cinnamon are ceylon and cassia, both has a distinct characteristics in flavor as a food spice.

Besides its outstanding aroma and fantastic flavor, cinnamon also has many health benefits that makes it more in demand in the market. Ceylon can be seen in specialty stores because of its sweet taste and softer quills. While Cassia cinnamon are darker in color and the quills are much harder.

Below are the reported health benefits of cinnamon.

• A teaspoon of cinnamon can lower LDL cholesterol levels, making it a heart-friendly herb.
• Cassia are used in Chinese medicine in treatment for colds, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea and menstrual periods for women.
• Cinnamon are known blood sugar stabilizer, making it more beneficial to people with type 2 diabetes.
• Studies suggest the cinnamon can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
• Cinnamon can help improve vitality, gives energy and regulates proper blood circulation.
• Traditional Indian medicine use cinnamon to treat digestion disorders.
• It has an anti-clotting effect in the blood. Perfect for diabetics.
  
• Cinnamon have antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help fight allergies and harmful bacterias.
• Half teaspoon of cinnamon powder mixed with honey can give arthritis sufferers an instant relief.
• It also reported to boost cognitive functions and helps makes memory sharper.
• Cinnamon is a great source of minerals and vitamins such as manganese, calcium, fiber and iron.
• This herb is a natural food preservative by inhibiting bacterial growth in foods.
  

Although this benefits are good for the health, taking too much cinnamon can also damage your health. Coumarin, a compound usually found in cassia cinnamon, have a blood thinning effect so it should not be taken by people who are in medication for blood anti-clotting. Also coumarin can damage the liver if taken in high amounts.

Cinnamon are also "oil" concentrated from its bark. This means that some commercialized cinnamon products are not intended for consumption. Over dosage from this potent oil can highly damage the central nervous system.

If you want to have the full benefits of cinnamon, take it moderately and consult your queries to professional nutritionists and dietitians. It is much more safe to be sure than just consuming products without having enough knowledge about it.

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