50 Unforgetable Benefits of Cinnamon with Warm Milk | You Should Start Drinking Everyday

The moment you hear of cinnamon, you tend to associate it with the beautiful aroma emanating from your kitchen and food. Adding a pinch of cinnamon to your food not just adds to the taste of your food, but is also known to have plenty of health benefits, which many of us might not be aware of.

Once upon a time, cinnamon was more valuable than gold. And while these days, most of us would rather get our hands on 24 karats instead of 24 ounces, it turns out that this aromatic tree bark could be more valuable than gold, especially when it comes to health benefits.



Research on cinnamon is still ongoing, and while preliminary research is promising, more well-designed human trials still need to be completed. There are, however, a few health benefits that seem particularly promising (and it certainly doesn’t hurt to season up your food with this spice). From diabetes to pain management, an extra dash of cinnamon may be part of a plan to fight these common problems.

To help us sort myth from fact, we’ve enlisted the help of several health experts to give us their two cents on one of our favorite spices. We’ve vetted each claim, scouring the latest research to bring you the most complete guide to cinnamon’s health benefits.

Cinnamon As Medicine Through History

Cinnamon has been used as a medicine in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuries. Known for its benefits linked to digestion and gastrointestinal complaints, cinnamon has long been used as a home remedy for heartburn, indigestion, and nausea.

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In a 2011 systematic research review, dozens of “folkloric” benefits of cinnamon, from acne to premature ejaculation (and even possible uses as a snake repellant) were highlighted; many of these have yet to be confirmed by modern science.

Many people have a favorite remedy for falling asleep, such as hot decaffeinated tea or taking a melatonin supplement. Beverages containing warm milk and cinnamon are another well-known home remedy for sleeplessness, according to Joyce A. Walsleben and Rita Baron-Faust, authors of "A Woman's Guide to Sleep." There is some limited scientific support for the effectiveness of milk for helping people sleep. However, research indicates that cinnamon promotes alertness rather than fatigue.

Cinnamon and Milk

While the research is divided on whether the tryptophan in milk can make you sleepy, and cinnamon may make you more alert, the research does suggest that these ingredients probably do not physically cause you to fall asleep. However, if you find cinnamon and milk a soothing beverage at bedtime and it is part of your bedtime ritual, it may be a psychologically beneficial sleep aid, according to Anahad O'Connor of "The New York Times."

Other Natural Sleep Aids

If you are interested in natural sleep aids, several supplements may help. One is mixing nutmeg with milk. A pinch of nutmeg may act as a natural relaxant, according to Richard Leviton, author of "Brain Builders!" Additionally, taking a melatonin supplement may help you fall asleep faster. Valerian root or chamomile may also help you fall asleep and may be effective for treating insomnia. Talk to your physician before you begin taking any dietary supplement to promote sleep, because some remedies may interact with prescription medications or have side effects.