Once considered more precious than gold, cinnamon is still one of the most popular spices in the world, touting both great culinary value and healing benefits.
Offering more than just flavor, cinnamon also provides significant nutritional value. Cinnamon is said to help enhance digestive function as well as eliminate harmful bacterial growth in the digestive tract.
Research shows that cinnamon may help lower blood sugar levels and its strong, sharp scent may help clear the sinuses. Research shows that compounds in cinnamon oil may help protect the skin against mosquito bites.