Cinnamon

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Cassia bark is an interesting spice. Also known as Chinese cinnamon, it is a genus of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon is a little bit different from cassia, and usually differentiated by being called true cinnamon. Cassia is cheaper to produce, and the majority of ground cinnamon is actually made from cassia bark. Indians use cassia instead of true cinnamon in their cooking, as it has a milder flavor and can be used in larger quantities.

Cassia can also be used whole or ground in spice mixes. It is easily distinguishable by its rough, tree bark-like texture, and the best way to check for freshness is to rub a little on your fingers. If you can smell a cinnamon fragrance, then the bark is fresh.

Cinnamon Is Loaded With Antioxidants, Antioxidants protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Cinnamons medicinal purposes date back to ancient times. In the past, it was used to help treat a number of medical conditions, including:

• respiratory illness
• gynecological issues
• digestive problems

In more recent decades, it has shown promise as an anti-inflammatory and to help with improving cognitive function.

Studies have shown that a variety of other medical conditions can be improved (or in some way positively affected) through the use of cinnamon.

Some of these include:

• Alzheimers
• HIV
• multiple sclerosis
• chronic wounds

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols.