what is cinnamon powder?
Cinnamon is the dry bark or thick branch bark of Cinnamomum cinnamon, a plant of Lauraceae, hot in nature, pungent and sweet in taste. Returning to the kidney, spleen, heart, and liver meridian, it is a hot product. It is not only a traditional spice, but also a kind of Chinese medicinal material with a strong fragrance.
In China, cinnamon is mostly used as a condiment for stewing meat and cooking in ordinary families. In Western countries, cinnamon is more powdered and used as a condiment for milk tea and coffee. Cinnamon has a unique fragrance and is deeply loved by the masses. In addition to the role of seasoning and spices, it also has good medicinal value. Eating some cinnamon properly can have a great tonic effect on the internal organs of the middle burner, and can improve the function of these internal organs; while people with poor lung function and symptoms of qi deficiency, eating some cinnamon properly can regulate the lungs and improve the symptoms of qi deficiency. symptom.
Are cinnamon and cinnamon the same thing?
Many people confuse "cinnamon" and "cinnamon" due to their similar names and common spices. In fact, they have the following differences:
1. Plant source
Cinnamon: The dried bark of the Lauraceae plant Cinnamon. There are three main varieties of cinnamon grown in my country: Imperata cinnamon (black oil cinnamon), red cinnamon (butter cinnamon) and Shapi cinnamon. Imperata cinnamon has good quality and high oil content.
Cinnamon bark: There are more than 10 varieties of lauraceae trees in my country. The more common ones are Tianzhugui, Yinxiang, Xiyexianggui, Chuangui, Dullyegui, Huanangui and other osmanthus varieties. The bark produced is called cinnamon.
2. Appearance shape
Cinnamon: Hollow and thin tube, the flesh is relatively thick, the color is mostly brownish red, and it looks more delicate. Common cinnamon sticks are uniform in length, 8-15 cm is more common.
Cinnamon bark: generally sold with the outer bark, some will also remove the thin layer of skin, relatively thick and long, but the length and thickness are different, some are in the shape of a roll, and some are in the shape of a block, and the color is mostly dark brown or gray black brown.
3. Taste and aroma
Cinnamon: The fragrance is more fragrant, the smell is more mellow, and the taste is sweet and spicy.
Cinnamon bark: The thicker the cinnamon, the stronger the aroma, and the sharper the smell, it is not as mellow as cinnamon, and the taste is spicy.
4. Medicinal value
Cinnamon: Used as a traditional Chinese medicine, it has the functions of warming the meridians, dispelling cold and relieving pain, tonifying fire and supporting yang, and can be used for dysmenorrhea, cold palace, impotence, amenorrhea, etc.
Cinnamon bark: It has the effects of astringent and antidiarrheal, detumescence, expelling wind and cold, and warming and relieving pain. It is mainly used for loss of appetite, amenorrhea, and cold stomach and abdominal pain.
The role of cinnamon
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory are traditional Chinese medicines, the most important effect of cinnamon twigs, because cinnamon twigs contain a variety of natural medicinal ingredients, which can eliminate sensitive bacteria in the human body, and can inhibit the activity of Staphylococcus aureus, subtilis bacteria and Staphylococcus albus in the human body , can prevent the human body from inflammation due to these bacterial infections.
2. Anti-virus
Guizhi can improve the anti-virus ability of the human body, because the medicinal ingredients it contains can inhibit the activity of various viruses in the human body after entering the human body, prevent viruses from multiplying, and can prevent viruses from harming human cells. Taking it can prevent the emergence of many viral diseases, especially the viral colds that occur frequently in winter, and the incidence can be significantly reduced after taking cassia twig.
3. Prevent high blood pressure
Chinese medicine Guizhi is rich in volatile oil, which can promote the expansion of human blood vessels after being absorbed by the human body, and can accelerate blood circulation in the human body, keep blood pressure in a normal and stable state, and prevent high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure can slowly return to normal after taking it.
4. Prevention of thrombosis
People taking some cinnamon in moderation can also prevent thrombosis, because the volatile oil and other active ingredients it contains can enhance the body's own anticoagulant ability after being absorbed by the body, can increase the activity of platelets in the blood, and prevent harmful substances from affecting the heart muscle. It can not only maintain the stability of human heart function but also prevent thrombosis.
5. Improve brain function
The ingredients contained in it can effectively improve the function of the brain, help us improve concentration, memory, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. A small amount of cinnamon can be added to each diet to help fight depression and irritability.
6. Aids in weight loss
It increases metabolism and regulates blood sugar levels. Therefore, people who want to lose weight can eat an appropriate amount of cinnamon and exercise together to lose weight.
7. Good for gum health
It also contains some medicinal elements, which have a good effect on the oral cavity, help protect teeth, gums, and make breath more fresh.
8. Good for gut health
In daily life, you can add a small amount of cinnamon to the soup you eat, which can help digestion and avoid some adverse reactions such as indigestion, diarrhea, and sourness.
9. Lose weight
People usually eat more cinnamon, which can speed up the burning and decomposition of body fat, and excrete it together with the metabolism in the body. Cinnamon can also improve human gastrointestinal digestion and speed up the excretion of stool in the body. Regular consumption can significantly reduce weight. Cinnamon can also enhance the antioxidant capacity of human skin, prevent skin aging, and prevent the formation of wrinkles and spots.
Remind these groups of people to avoid the use of cinnamon
1. Pregnant women should not eat too much, because cinnamon contains high vanillic acid, which may cause bleeding or premature delivery.
2. Berberine and cinnamon are two components in cinnamon, and large intake of these two components may cause liver damage.
3. It is recorded in ancient books that cinnamon is hot in nature and easy to get angry. People with spleen and stomach deficiency should not eat more.
4. For people receiving anticoagulant assistance, cinnamon may increase the risk of bleeding.
5. Pay attention to kidney function when eating cinnamon. Patients with kidney disease are not recommended to eat more.
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