1. Acne & skin infections
Widely considered to be a cure-all for countless illnesses, a mixture of cinnamon oil and honey can be extremely effective at treating skin conditions such as acne and skin infections because of its antimicrobial capacity.
Just take 1 tsp of honey and 1 tsp of cinnamon (or 2 drops cinnamon oil) and mix them together then rub on face. Leave on for 1 minute then rinse off and in a few days you can see clearer skin.
2. Allergies
One of the most profound examples showing how cinnamon benefits allergies is seen in a 2006 Egyptian study, which evaluated its ability to keep house mites at bay.
When Egyptian researchers evaluated the ability various essential oils had in killing the highly allergic house mite, they discovered that cinnamon was #1.
3. Digestive issues
Due to its antimicrobial characteristics, cinnamon has helped millions of people all across the globe overcome bacterial overload in their gut. Several studies like a recent one out of Iran have even described its powerful ability to control dangerous E. coli infections.
If you do have stomach cramps or upsets, a cup of Cinnamon tea 2-3 times per day will dramatically reduce the pain. Also, adding in licorice root, ginger or chamomile are also great for gut issues.
4. Common cold
Also because of its powerful antimicrobial properties, a paper published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine highlights that cinnamon essential oil was found to be highly effective in controlling the common cold.
Specifically, by slowing the growth of a number of bacteria and fungus, the microorganisms that commonly cause the common cold are regularly kept at bay by cinnamon supplementation.
A study published in the journal of Lab Medicine found that cinnamaldehyde from cinnamon essential oil was effective against adenovirus because it’s anti-viral properties.
5. Diabetes
Several studies have found that cinnamon can help increase insulin sensitivity. According to professor Paul David from UC Davis, cinnamon has a 3-5% effect on balancing blood sugar levels which is almost the equivalent of diabetes drugs.
Nutrition Research and Parmacognosy Research have published reports suggesting that 1,500 mg of cinnamon supplementation can greatly benefit the lipid profile, liver enzymes, insulin resistance, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in diabetics and people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients (NAFLD).
The study is especially promising because NAFLD is the #1 cause of liver disease in the world.
6. Energy
According to various historical accounts, Chinese folk medicine has used cinnamon to promote vital energy (Qi) and, because of its insulin-boosting property, cinnamon has been known to give people sustained energy and prevent crashing after carb-rich meals because it stabilizes your blood sugar. Drinking Cinnamon tea with tulsi or diffusing cinnamon essential oil in the air with peppermint oil are both great ways to harness the energy boosting benefits of cinnamon.
