Surprising benefits of cinnamon

We often easily encounter cinnamon flavour in cakes or drinks. Many people think that they are just a common spice. But did you know that cinnamon is rich in nutrients and special plant compounds that help beautify and benefit your health?

• Cinnamon: Taken from the bark of a tree trunk or thick branch.
• Cinnamon heart: The rough outer part is peeled off, leaving only the smooth inner shell.
• Pine cinnamon: This is cinnamon made from the core of the trunk and large branches.

Nutritional value

Health benefits

• Antioxidant: Antioxidant compounds found in cinnamon are very strong and capable of preventing the formation and growth of free cells that cause inflammation and negative effects on health.
• Anti-inflammatory: Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties by preventing bacteria from invading wounds, causing infection. In particular, cinnamon’s high resistance also can regenerate and restore damaged tissues and cells.
• Protects heart health: Cinnamon helps reduce Cholesterol, LDL and Triglycerides – one of the causes of heart disease and stroke. From there, it enhances blood circulation and protects the heart better.
• Regulates metabolism: Plant compounds in cinnamon stimulate Insulin – a hormone that helps increase metabolism and burn energy in the body. At the same time, they help eliminate harmful toxins.
• Cancer prevention: Phenylpropene and Eugenol found in cinnamon inhibit survivin in breast cancer cells. Prevents the formation and development of cancer cells, helping patients avoid metastasis due to cancer. According to the latest research, patients can completely continue to live if they use cinnamon in the early stages of the disease.

Uses in beauty

• Acne treatment: You just need to mix honey and cinnamon into a thick mixture, apply evenly on your face, leave for 15 – 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water. After 1 – 2 weeks, the annoying acne will quickly disappear without leaving any dark spots.
• Exfoliation: Cinnamon is considered a very good exfoliating mask, you can use it for your lips, face or any part of the body. Just moisten your skin with warm water, apply cinnamon powder and massage gently for 5 – 10 minutes. Do it 2 times/week.
• Maintain hair colour: For those with dyed hair who often worry that the colour will fade over time, this is an effective treatment. After dyeing your hair for 2 days, mix 1/2 tablespoon of honey, 100ml of filtered water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 3 tablespoons of cinnamon powder. Use the mixture to apply evenly on your hair, leave for 4-5 hours, and rinse with clean water.
• Hair loss treatment: Mix 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon olive oil, apply and massage the scalp, incubate hair for 15 – 20 minutes, and rinse with clean water. After a week you will see their benefits.

Cinnamon is not only good for health but also useful for beauty. You can use cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder. But make sure they are purchased at a reputable store or location to avoid buying cinnamon mixed with harmful impurities.

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