16 Surprising Honey And Cinnamon Health Benefits for Skin, Hair and Health | Desi Health Tips

First things first. Both cinnamon and honey have been used since time immemorial. The history of honey dates back to the ancient Roman, Greek, Egyptian, and Vedic scriptures. Cinnamon has been an integral part of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines for more than 2,000 years.

Which means both the ingredients have been in use for a long time. And which means they have benefits that work. And they have been working for millennia.


Why Honey?

Honey is 82% sugar by weight, of which about 40% is fructose. There are vitamins and minerals available in trace amounts. And then there are numerous antioxidants.
Honey has both benefits and certain ill effects. Well, that is the case with almost any food you find in nature.

This liquid gold contains amino acids and possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties. It can fight infection and treat wounds. It is also known to boost your energy levels and improve scalp health. And it can even treat allergies.


Why Cinnamon?

This is a powerful spice used for its excellent medicinal properties. In fact, as per a Hong Kong study, cinnamon ranks number 1 out of the 26 most popular herbs in terms of the antioxidant content.
The spice contains phenolic compounds and flavonoids that render it its anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties.

Modern research states that cinnamon could also help treat flatulence, menstrual cramps, diarrhea, and upset stomach.


Yes, we have seen that honey can help treat allergies. But this information is derived only from a small set of studies. The results of some have been inconsistent in this regard, and we don’t really know how successful honey ingestion can be for treating allergies.

Are you in your kitchen yet? What are you waiting for? Just go for it – the honey and cinnamon drink will truly change your life.
For the better.

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