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The Health Benefits of Cinnamon
by Jennifer Good     This week's featured natural health ingredient, cinnamon, can be found in cupboards across the US. Cinnamon is a spice found in the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum, a genus of evergreen aromatic trees and shrubs found worldwide. The name cinnamon comes through the Greek kinnámōmon from the Phoenician language.1 Mentioned in the Bible and in ancient texts, cinnamon has a long and rich history.
Today, however, more than just an aromatic spice, we now know there are many health benefits associated with cinnamon. In fact, some research shows that just smelling cinnamon can boost your brain function, improve memory and help you perform certain tasks.
Cinnamon is packed with manganese, dietary fiber, iron, and calcium. According to the USDA, there is nearly 2 g of fiber, .3 g of iron and 39 g of calcium in one to one and a half teaspoons of cinnamon.2 The combination of calcium and fiber is the key to prevention of several different conditions such a bile removal, the breaking down of cholesterol, and relief from constipation and diarrhea.3
Cinnamon also contains compounds called catechins, which help ease nausea and make cinnamon beneficial when doing a liver detox. In addition, the plant's essential oil has been found to stimulate movement in the gastrointestinal tract--useful when trying to move waste along while detoxing. And cinnamon's pleasing scent stimulates saliva production, which aids in digestion.
In addition, cinnamon extracts have been used medically to treat gastrointestinal problems and to help calm the stomach. In herbal literature, cinnamon is listed as a carminative, an agent that helps break up intestinal gas, and it has traditionally been used to combat diarrhea and morning sickness. Both test-tube and some animal studies have found that cinnamon may help to relieve mild abdominal discomfort caused by excess gas.
And finally, studies have shown that cinnamon can help regulate blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes, which also can be helpful when incorporating fresh juices into your diet or as part of a detox.4
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