Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) comes from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree native to Sri Lanka.
When it dries, it curls up into rolls and make the recognizable cinnamon sticks we use in cooking. The sticks can also be ground into a powder to be used in a variety of recipes, or to make tea.
A very aromatic, heartwarming and full-bodied spice, cinnamon has also been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, especially for digestive issues.
Let’s learn more about cinnamon tea and its health-promoting properties.
Cinnamon tea: a great digestive aid
What is cinnamon good for?
Nutrient-loaded cinnamon has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine (Ayurveda) for over 5,000 years in association with such spices as turmeric, ginger, clove and cardamom to treat a variety of ailments.
Cinnamon is also one of the “star ingredients” of two herbal teas: Indian Secret and Indian Yogi, in which it is mixed with some other ayurvedic spices: ginger, cardamom and cloves.
Health benefits of cinnamon tea
- Cinnamon as a digestive aid
Cinnamon tea provides relief for indigestion, gases, bloating, heartburn, nausea and stomach cramps.
A natural laxative, cinnamon induces bowel movements and helps relieving constipation.
- Cinnamon boosts the immune system
Cinnamon stimulates the body’s natural defenses and has antibacterial properties, which helps prevent colds and flu.
- Cinnamon is a natural anti-fatigue remedy
Cinnamon tea is very beneficial to people doing intense mental or physical activity, as well as to people recovering from being sick illness for example.
- An effective anti-inflammatory, cinnamon acts as a muscle relaxant and helps to ease aching muscles, especially after high intensity exercise and workout.
- A high content of antioxidants
Cinnamon tea contains a lot of antioxidants that fight off the action of free radicals, these cell-damaging molecules that contribute to the development of diseases like diabetes, cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
Cinnamon’s antioxidants also fight skin aging and prevent its loss of elasticity and hydration.
- Effects on diabetes and hypercholesterolemia
Studies have shown that a regular intake of cinnamon helps reduce blood sugar levels as well as triglyceride and LDL (“bad cholesterol”) levels.
To treat digestive issue of just for the pleasure of enjoying a tasty comforting cup, there is every reason to have a cinnamon tea!
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