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Uses
It is used in foods, beverages and liquors. Cinnamon is used both in sweet and
savory dishes, rice dishes, chocolate desserts, cakes, drinks and to flavor
wine. It is widely used for making incense pomandero and potpourris. Cinnamon
oil is an international favorite in beverages and perfumery. Cinnamon oleoresin
is used as a popular flavor for processed foods.
Ancient Egyptians used it for fumigation and embalming. As early as 2700 BC,
Cinnamon was used in China as a medicine for relieving nausea, fever, diarrhea
and menstrual problems.
It is used for stimulating gastric and digestive juices and carmi. It is noted
for its antiseptic and antinycotic value. It forms a part of most of the tooth
pastes as it fights tooth decay and gum diseases. It is used as an antiseptic
that helps kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. It helps to clear urinary tract
infections and in diabetic patients, it metabolizes sugar using less insulin. A
powerful antiseptic pack for acne, lumps and pustules, it finds an important
place in cosmetics, perfumery and toiletries.
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