Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most recognizable of flavors in the world. Ancient Egyptians imported cinnamon from China and used it as a medicine and food enhancer. Since then it has been used just about every type of food product available. The spice is obtained from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. The bark rolls up while drying in the sun, and forms what we know as a cinnamon stick which is left as is or ground into a fine powder.

Preliminary lab and animal studies have found that cinnamon may have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It's active against Candida albicans, the fungus that causes yeast infections and thrush, and Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes. Other studies with cinnamon showed an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections. One study even found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

During research at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week.

Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol. In addition researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices. When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage making it a natural food preservative.

Cinnamon is also a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

Some possible benefits of our raw organic Cinnamon powder may include:

● Lowering LDL cholesterol
● Relieving diarrhea
● Fighting the E. coli bacteria & fungal infections
● Aiding digestion
● Reducing headaches & migraine pain
● Boosting cognitive function & memory
● Fighting the common cold
● Anti-clotting effect on the blood
● Treating toothaches
● Eliminating some parasites
● Supporting healthy blood sugar levels
● Preserving foods
● Reducing the proliferation of leukemia & lymphoma cancer cells
● Eliminating bad breath
● Relieving in arthritis pain
● Ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections

Suggested Use: Add a dash or more to recipes or drinks.

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Cassia

Other Names: Indonesian Cinnamon, Padang Cassia, Korintje

Origin: Vietnam - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Cinnamon powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic raw Cinnamon powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Organic Cinnamon powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

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