Cinnamon: properties, benefits and contraindications of the aphrodisiac plant that makes you lose weight

Cinnamon is an aphrodisiac plant with healing and antioxidant properties that is used for several purposes, as well as being perfect for sweet and savory recipes, especially along with honey and ginger. Here are the benefits, uses and contraindications of the spice that helps lose weight and treat nausea and colds.
Before we begin, we present a brief overview of the wonderful world of spices and their properties:

Cinnamon: properties and benefits of the aphrodisiac plant that fights nausea and colds

Cinnamon is a valuable aid in controlling blood glucose levels, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. fall, generally responsible for the onset of fatigue, headache and nausea.

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, this precious spice is also an excellent muscle relaxant: it relieves cramps and acts as a natural palliative against menstrual pain. But that is not all. Being rich in manganese, cinnamon also plays a key role in calcium absorption and bone and connective tissue formation.

Also thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it represents a valid help against sore throats and colds, as well as acting as an excellent digestive: it fights nausea and acts against stomach swelling, representing a perfect food in the fight against weight loss.

Cinnamon also has antioxidant properties: it helps reduce the damage of aging and protects you from the activity of free radicals. This spice can do wonders for the skin, thanks above all to its antibacterial and anti-microbial properties. For example, it is a valuable aid for acne sufferers.

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Cinnamon: the most common contraindications

If not consumed within limited doses, cinnamon can have contraindications. Tachycardia, diarrhea and sweating are the main symptoms that can occur following an abuse of this spice, generally followed by a series of psychological discomforts, thus affecting the central nervous system, which involve episodes of fatigue, drowsiness and hints of depression.

An exaggerated consumption could also cause damage or disorders to the kidneys and liver, due to the presence of curarin. In addition, cinnamon could cause allergic reactions in the skin and mucous membranes, caused by high dosages.

Better to avoid it during the period of pregnancy, as it could stimulate uterine contractions.

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Honey and cinnamon: benefits and ways to use the perfect mix for weight loss

Honey and cinnamon together represent a real cure-all for our body. The benefits described above are in fact enhanced with the addition of honey to this precious spice with a thousand properties.Perfect in the form of herbal teas and infusions, often in combination with lemon and ginger, to strengthen the immune system and fight against colds, coughs and sore throats.

Honey and cinnamon are also an excellent mix for losing weight: drink every morning and every evening, half an hour before breakfast and bedtime, a cup made up of a tablespoon of each of these two substances can in fact help deflate and drain. speeding up the weight loss process.You can also choose to take a tablespoon of honey with a sprinkling of cinnamon powder.

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But that's not all: honey and cinnamon can also act on the skin thanks to their detoxifying and soothing properties. During the bath, add a few drops of cinnamon oil and a couple of teaspoons of honey to the tub and your skin will be regenerated. Not only that, you can also benefit from it at the muscle level: in fact, cinnamon helps to relax and reduce inflammation and tension.

Ginger and cinnamon herbal tea: the ideal infusion to deflate and treat inflammations

The ginger and cinnamon herbal tea represents another perfect mix with therapeutic and healing properties. One of the main benefits of this union consists in the treatment of colds, joint inflammation and the classic sense of swelling and heaviness. For this reason, infusions and herbal teas based on cinnamon and ginger are a real panacea for weight loss and weight loss.

To make the infusion more pleasant and effective, you can add a little lemon and honey, two other foods with a strong anti-inflammatory and draining power.

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