Cinnamon as a helper, but also a pest

Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of trees in the cinnamon family. It is available in sticks or ground. Cinnamon sticks last longer, they can be grated or used in tea. Ground cinnamon has a stronger aroma, but it must be fresh. We know it above all as a tasty baking ingredient. Few people know that it has an anti-inflammatory effect on the human body and acts as a natural antibiotic. It helps in the fight against cancer, diabetes, problematic skin or a troubled soul. However, increased consumption of this spice also brings risks, in large quantities it becomes toxic to the body.

The positive side of cinnamon

The professional journal Diabetes published a study that confirms the effect of cinnamon on blood sugar levels. The treatment consisted of consuming 1 g of cinnamon per day. Even after the end of the treatment, the patients felt a positive effect on their body, and along with their sugar, their cholesterol also decreased. It must be remembered that cinnamon acts only as a nutritional supplement and does not replace standard treatment.

Cinnamon is classified as a "warming spice" that creates heat in the body. Thanks to the production of heat, the body burns more energy, which leads to a reduction in body weight. It also helps in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, as it blocks the formation of deposits on the brain and by inhaling its aroma, brain activities are activated. We can also use ground Liana cinnamon as a therapeutic supplement, it is enough to add ⅓ teaspoon 1-2 times a day to food.

A home-made facial mask can help us in the fight against problematic skin, which has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, leaving it radiant and visibly rejuvenated.

To prepare our mask we will need:

• ½ KL Ground cinnamon Liana
• 1 KL honey
• 1 KL nutmeg
• ½ to 1 KL lemon juice

The preparation procedure is simple, just put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them thoroughly to create a uniform paste. If the paste is too thick, add a little water. Leave the mask on the skin for about half an hour, in the case of sensitive skin, 10 minutes. Applying the mask may cause tingling in the skin for a few minutes, if it does not stop after 5 minutes, stop applying the mask.

The negative side of cinnamon

Cinnamon contains the substance coumarin , which is toxic to the body. It primarily attacks the liver and kidneys, so people with liver problems should be careful about its consumption. Studies have shown that increased amounts of coumarin increase the risk of cancer, especially of the lung, liver and kidney. Experts recommend taking ½ to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon per day, this dose should not be harmful to the body.

You can buy ground cinnamon Liana 1kg here