Cinnamon, a staple condiment in a myriad of cuisines and traditional delicacies, is not only useful for its tantalizing aroma but also has potential health benefits. Clad by the vernacular name Dalchini in Hindi and Ilavanga Pattai in Tamil, this tree is native to India, Srilanka, Indonesia, China and some parts of Bangladesh.
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It is brownish in color and is obtained from the bark of the trees belonging to the Cinnamomum family.
Going by the name ‘Tvak’ in Sanskrit, cinnamon is an excellent pacifier of Vata and Kapha doshas but increases the Pitta doshas. It has a sweet-pungent taste (i.e. madhura-katu rasa) and characterizes a hot potency (i.e. ushna virya).
Mostly used in the form of a powder of the bark or leaves or as oil, cinnamon is an extensively prized ingredient in the holistic treatments of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and even ancient Chinese remedies for its magical healing powers.
How To Use
Powder of the bark can be infused with warm water and honey to reap its benefits. The essential oil from the cinnamon bark also has soothing effects on the mind and body.
Amazing Benefits of Cinnamon
Improves Digestion
A natural digestive with hot potency, powdered bark of cinnamon boosts digestion, relieves flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome and also improves liver function. Adding it with other spices or sprinkling it on everyday foods removes AMA toxins from the body, improves absorption of nutrients from food, promotes digestion and also helps in burning belly fat.
A cup of cinnamon tea is extremely beneficial in treating gut anomalies and improving digestion and appetite. Drinking it once a day also helps in shedding a few kilos.
