Description
What is Cinnamon?
Cinnamon, a common cooking spice, was historically used as currency. The spice is well-liked for cooking, especially in curries and sweet baked goods because of its warm aroma and pleasant flavour.
The bark of the Cinnamomum verum (or Cinnamomum zeylanicum) tree is really used to make cinnamon. This bark includes several unique substances, including cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and cinnamate, which are the source of its numerous health-promoting effects.
Cinnamon sticks are made from the inner bark of a small evergreen tree, which is peeled and dried in the sun until it curls into rolls. Powdered cinnamon is additionally offered.
Types of Cinnamon
There are over 250 different species of the cinnamon tree, which is planted all over the world.
Today, however, the two primary forms of cinnamon used are cassia cinnamon, which is more generally available, and Ceylon cinnamon, which is frequently referred to as true or real cinnamon.
Cassia and Ceylon actually derive from two distinct but connected trees. Ceylon is more expensive and more difficult to find in stores since it originates from rarer trees that are cultivated in places like Sri Lanka and Thailand. On the other hand, cassia cinnamon, also known as Saigon or Chinese cinnamon, comes from trees that are grown in China, is less expensive, and is more commonly available.
Due to the presence of cinnamaldehyde, they all have a distinct spicy flavour and aroma. Both kinds of cinnamon have a ton of health advantages, but Ceylon cinnamon powder is thought to be stronger.
Health Benefits:
Cinnamaldehyde is one of the most significant active components in cinnamon. It is utilized in scents and flavourings. It might be the cause of some of cinnamon’s potential health advantages.
According to certain studies, cinnamon may benefit diabetics. According to a study of 18 studies, cinnamon may help reduce blood sugar levels. Hemoglobin A1C, a marker of blood sugar levels over time, was unaffected, nonetheless. In diabetics, it may also decrease cholesterol. Numerous studies lack information about the sort of cinnamon they used or have other issues that cast doubt on the accuracy of their conclusions. According to one analysis, cinnamon may aid in reducing obesity and weight gain. Irritable bowel syndrome and other stomach and intestinal issues are occasionally treated with it. But its effectiveness is unclear.
Cinnamon may also be beneficial for:
- Heart condition
- Alzheimer’s condition
- Cancer
- HIV Infection
- dental decay
- Allergies
Although cinnamon has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, there are currently insufficient studies to support their effectiveness in treating human conditions.
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