Cinnamon: Benefits And Side Effects of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a famous spice used in the kitchen. It is the dried bark of a Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree which is used to flavor various foods and desserts. Cinnamon has been used in kitchens for many years as part of 'garam masala'. Cinnamon has a special flavor and aroma due to the essential oils in it. 

It is available in the markets in dry and rolled stick form. The leaves of the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree are known as 'Tejpatta'. It is also used in garam masala. 'Bay leaf' has also been used for many years to enhance the taste of food. 

In India, Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree is mainly grown in the western/southern regions of India. But cinnamon is also traded in foreign countries including India due to its taste and aroma.

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Cinnamon: Benefits And Side Effects of Cinnamon

Consumption of cinnamon is beneficial for health. But consuming cinnamon in excess quantity can sometimes be harmful as opposed to beneficial. Let us know about the Benefits and side effects of cinnamon.

Benefits of cinnamon

In Ayurveda, cinnamon is described as an Ayurvedic medicine by the name 'Tvak' where it was used in the treatment of various diseases like inflammation, flu, indigestion, and cough etc. According to Ayurveda, the taste of 'Tvak' is pungent, sweet and hot in nature. Which is light, rough, piercing, it is often recommended for people suffering from phlegm -

Diabetes Control: Due to the presence of quinone in cinnamon, it balances the insulin level in the body and does not increase the sugar level in the blood, which helps in controlling diabetes.

Treatment of cold and cough: Cinnamon has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which can be used in the treatment of cold and cough.

Heart Health: Due to the antioxidants in cinnamon, it helps in maintaining heart health. Regular consumption of cinnamon reduces the risk of heart related diseases.

weight control: Due to the presence of antioxidants, antibacterial and antiviral elements in cinnamon, it helps in controlling weight by increasing the basal metabolic rate.

Mental Health: Cinnamon is also helpful for mental health. Its consumption improves brain functionality and memory.

In improving the tracheal tube: It has the ability to improve the internal tracheal functions. Its consumption reduces the risk of problems related to the tracheal tube.

Immunity: Cinnamon has many types of antibacterial properties, which increase the immunity by fighting infections in the body.

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Side effects of cinnamon

If cinnamon is not consumed in a disciplined manner, then sometimes its consumption can cause harm to the body. Let us know what can be the Side effects if cinnamon is not consumed in a disciplined manner.

Swelling in the liver: Excessive consumption of cinnamon increases the risk of swelling in the liver.

Allergy: Some people are allergic to the consumption of cinnamon, such people should avoid the consumption of cinnamon.

Mental health: Cinnamon is beneficial for mental health, but if it is consumed in excess, it can also cause mental disorders.

Risk of blood clot formation: Consuming cinnamon in large amounts regularly can increase the risk of blood clot formation.

Increase in blood pressure: Cinnamon increases blood pressure. People facing blood pressure related problems should consume it in small quantities.

Risk of miscarriage: Consumption of cinnamon increases body heat along with blood pressure and its consumption increases the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women.

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