Welcome to Herb Notes, I’m Tara Ruth!
With its familiar sweet and pungent taste, cinnamon is a common spice that makes an exceptionally tasty addition to every meal it graces. Cinnamon’s gifts go far beyond its flavor, however: in fact, herbalists know that cinnamon offers many healing gifts.
Let's dive into three benefits of cinnamon…
Cinnamon for Digestive Health
Cinnamon is a warming spice that can help support healthy digestion. It's particularly helpful for easing stagnant digestion with gas, cramping, and bloating. My favorite way to enjoy the digestive benefits of cinnamon include cooking with this spice and also enjoying a cinnamon-spiced milk with my meals.
Cinnamon for Immune Support
Cinnamon’s warming and antimicrobial properties also make it a great herbal ally during colds and the flu. When I feel sick with a cold or flu, I brew up a cup of plant-based cinnamon milk to sip on, and it often immediately improves my congestion and aches.
Cinnamon for Oral Health
Cinnamon’s antimicrobial properties and anti-inflammatory properties also make it a wonderful herbal ally for oral health. Brushing your teeth with cinnamon powder can help support teeth and gum health. The antimicrobial effects of cinnamon can support the oral microbiome and even help improve halitosis.
And just a few notes of caution when working with cinnamon: medicinal doses of cinnamon are contraindicated during pregnancy.
And since medicinal doses of cinnamon can significantly lower blood glucose levels, folks with diabetes should consult with their doctor and closely monitor their insulin if they wish to regularly take cinnamon. Medicinal doses of cinnamon can also thin the blood, so it should be avoided while taking blood thinning medications.
Cassia cinnamon can also have negative impacts on the liver in medicinal doses, so it’s advised to opt for ceylon cinnamon instead.
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This has been Herb Notes with me Tara Ruth. Catch ya next time!