The herbs are a lot and are used in both the kitchen and infusions, they replace the enormous use of salt and help our body fight against a number of seasonal conditions and other problems with regard to nutrition. Today we talk to you about Cinnamon, La Spezia with a thousand therapeutic virtues, with its natural color and with an unmistakable and pleasant aroma that is delivered by the torches. Contains iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, selenium, copper, phosphorus and manganese. B vitamins, vitamins C, A, E and K. is very rich in fiber.
To arise
Cinnamon or cinnamon of the Lauraceae family, in particular it is divided into Cinnamomum Zylanicum with very distant origin, Sri Lanka and Cinnamomum Cassia that comes from China. The first has a much more decisive and aromatic taste, while the other more hard. Today we can buy it in powder or stall, small dried cylinders.
Properties and benefits
The best known properties are related to the heating effect. That is why it is an excellent natural remedy for a cold and flu. It is good both in the winter and in the hot months, because it stimulates sweating. But cinnamon is also a powerful antioxidant for which it contrasts with cellular aging and helps strengthen the immune system.
In addition, Cinnamon improves digestion and slows down the speed of emptying the stomach after a meal. In this way, blood sugar levels regulates and reduces nervous hunger attacks due to peaks and falls of blood sugar levels. It also causes some annoyances of the intestine, such as constipation, diarrhea, flatulence and dyspepsia.
Excellent as a remedy in relieving menstrual pain and adjusting the cycle. During pregnancy it is good to limit its consumption, because it can determine the unwanted uterine contractions. Regarding its aphrodisiac, it has been established that it helps to balance hormones by promoting fertility. And again, cinnamon helps to resolve muscles and joints, and provides relief in case of pain caused by arthritis. It stimulates the nervous system and promotes concentration and memory, but also creativity and inspiration. It can therefore be used as help, even in the case of senile dementia or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Cinnamon then promotes blood circulation thanks to the properties of the fluivating blood. Taking half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day (3 grams) can give us different benefits. In addition to lowering blood sugar levels, it contributes to the lowering of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (the “bad”). Recent studies have shown that insulin production remains under control and can be useful in the case of type 2 diabetes.
Citrimic drinks excellent for health
To combat the flu and to increase immune defense, a cinnamon herbal tea is ideal. Take a cinnamon stick and place it in a container with enough water for a cup. Put everything on the fire and bring to the boil for a few minutes, after which you decant and then filter. Drink the hot herbal tea as it is or sweetened with honey or agave or maple juice. Add a piece of fresh ginger root to improve the reinforcing effect of the immune system, with the preparation of the extract. Go on the preparation in the same way. The combination of the two herbs gives your drink a unique perfume.
You can add the cinnamon, powder, to any warm drink you want, the or herbal tea they are. Excellent addition to coffee, classic or grains and chicory. Placing a teaspoon of cinnamon in the coffee instead of sugar can become a healthy habit. The sweet taste of cinnamon makes coffee in fact and is a way to take fewer calories, avoid taking “poison” (especially white sugar), and benefits from the positive effects of this versatile herb. In the morning as an energetic “alternative” breakfast, in the evening to reconcile sleep and during the day, for a pleasant break.
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