Health Tip: Cinnamon’s health benefits are well-documented, especially its ability to aid digestion and balance blood sugar. However, this spicy bark holds more secrets than most of us realize. Here are four things you should—and may not—know about cinnamon.

1. Cleanses the Air - During medieval times, wealthy Europeans who could afford exotic spices, including cinnamon, used them to protect against the bubonic plague. Historical accounts describe how cloves, fennel, and cinnamon were strewn on windowsills to scent and purify the air as it entered from outside. The antimicrobial properties of many spices, including cinnamon, are real, though they work differently than medieval people understood.
2. Stops Bleeding - Cinnamon can be sprinkled on bleeding cuts for children. It will stop the bleeding, and it’s antimicrobial. Cinnamon is an effective agent for wound healing due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Its active compounds can reduce inflammation, fight microbes, support collagen production, encourage new blood vessel growth, and help skin cells migrate to close the wound. Together, these actions may speed wound closure, reduce the risk of infection, and support tissue repair. Cinnamon can be applied topically in formulations such as creams, ointments, dressings, or sprays. Although research indicates that cinnamon shows promise for wound healing, the article notes that safe and effective use, dosages, formulations, and individual sensitivities should be considered.
3. Possible Lead Contamination - Before buying cinnamon, do your research to ensure the brand you choose does not contain lead. For the most current list of tested brands and their lead levels, visit Consumer Reports.
4. Cinnamon Type Matters - Two main varieties of cinnamon are commonly found at grocery stores and health food shops: Cassia and Ceylon. Cassia is the more common type sold in North America, while Ceylon is more common in Europe and Mexico. Although they are similar, they differ in important ways, including their coumarin content, a natural compound known for its distinctive odor. Coumarin from cinnamon is safe in small doses found in food, but can harm the liver when taken in larger amounts, especially in people with liver disease. Ceylon cinnamon has only trace amounts of coumarin compared to Cassia cinnamon, so if using regularly or over the long term, Ceylon is a safer option.

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