Research shows that cinnamon does more than just ward off diabetes and heart disease, it also makes you smarter. That’s what a recent study determined after administering cinnamon, both orally and nasally, to adults. Both “real” cinnamon and cinnamon flavored items, such as gum, were effective in enhancing the participants’ cognitive function.
Cinnamon also reportedly:
- Supports digestive function
- Constricts and tones tissues
- Relieves congestion
- Alleviates pain, inflammation, and stiffness of muscles and joints
- Eases menstrual discomfort
- Stimulates circulation
- Kills bacteria, including E.coli. In fact, it was used as a preservative of meats and other foods before refrigeration.
Alan Hirsch, M.D., at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago reports that cinnamon has scored high as an aphrodisiac for males.