Cinnamon is an aromatic spice. It is available as cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon powder. Two types of cinnamon are available. One is True cinnamon and the other is Cassia cinnamon. True cinnamon mostly produced in Sri Lanka has more delicate flavor and is more expensive than Cassia cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon is spicier and usually used in meat dishes. Cassia can be substituted for true cinnamon.
Tips
To include cinnamon in diet, just sprinkle a pinch or two to the cerials, tea, hotchoclate etc.
Cinnamon mixed with honey will be good to treat pimples
Putting cinnamon around plants will kill the mould
Cinnamon Ginger Tea
Cinnamon Ginger tea with honey will be very good when you are having a cold. You can add some lemon juice to add more flavor and a faster relief.
Introduction
Buying And Storing of Cinnamon Cinnamon can be bought as powder and can be kept fresh for up to 6 months. Cinnamon sticks can be kept fresh in airtight containers for up to 1 year.
Therapeutic uses of cinnamon
Cinnamon can be used to treat gingivitis: Add cinnamon powder and honey to warm water and use this to gargle. Cinnamon tea is good for an upset stomach. Adding cinnamon in foods will help with gas trouble. A teaspoon of honey with a pinch of cinnamon before the meals will help with digestion. Using cinnamon regularly is good to relieve arthritic pain. Chewing cinnamon stick will reduce the tooth ache. Cassia cinnamon can be used in Type 2 diabetics. Sources: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/cinnamon-power-12-home-uses.html http://www.helpwithcooking.com/spice-guide/cinnamon.html http://www.best-home-remedies.com/herbal_medicine/herbs/cinnamon.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamon#Uses http://www.ehow.com/how_5264228_use-cinnamon-honey-cures.html
Cinnamon Oil can be used in aromatherapy
This video shows you how to use cinnamon oil in aromatherapy and lotion.
Cinnamon as a Room Refresher
Cinnamon can be used different ways to fill the home with its aroma. Boil a pan full of water with a couple of teaspoons of cinnamon powder will help to remove odors. Cinnamon added to potpourri will bring a nice aroma to the home. Putting a few drops of cinnamon oil in water and use a spray bottle to spray it as a deodorant. Placing a few teaspoons of cinnamon on a baking sheet and putting it in the hot oven will help remove unpleasant cooking smells
How to Make Cinnamon Tea
Boil 2 cups of water. Add 2 cinnamon sticks to the boiling water. When the water turns color, add a cup of cold water and bring back to boil. Make it boil for 2 more minutes. Keep it away from stove top for another 3 minutes. Then reove the sticks. Pour the tea in a cup. Add honey to sweeten the tea.
