Herbs and Spices- Cinnamon
Long history as a spice and as a medicine. Brown bark of cinnamon tree. Available in dried tubular form (quill) or as ground powder. Varieties: The Chinese variety is known as cassia, produced in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Ceylon variety is sweeter, more refined, produced in Sri Lanka, India, Brazil and Caribbean. Nutrient source: Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of dietary fibre, calcium and iron. Health Benefits: Anti- Clotting Action. Cinnamaldehyde –help prevent unwanted clumping of blood platelets Anti-Microbial...
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