Cinnamomum verum
Pain reliever, Anti-bacterial, Blood flow activator
Cinnamon is a spice that is believed to have a lot of medicinal properties in respect to the various studies. Cinnamon is made from the inner bark of the tree. It has got a compound named cinnamaldehyde which is responsible for all the health benefits. It is loaded with antioxidants and is also anti-inflammatory. It can improve some key risk factors for heart disease, including cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. Cinnamon has been shown to significantly increase sensitivity to the hormone insulin. It has been shown to both reduce fasting blood sugar levels, having a potent anti-diabetic effect at 1 to 6 grams per day. It has been shown to lead to various improvements for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease in animal studies. Cinnamaldehyde has antifungal and antibacterial properties, which may reduce infections and help fight tooth decay and bad breath.