Did you know that the ancient Romans considered Cinnamon to be more precious than gold? Yes! This aromatic spice was only available for the elite class of the society and a ‘valuable gift’ to the monarchs. Although today Cinnamon is one of the most commonly available spices, it is still prized for offering a wide range of medicinal benefits to our body.

Cinnamon or Dalchini in Hindi is the bark of the Cinnamomum trees renowned for its sweet and spicy taste with a peculiar earthy aroma. It is widely cultivated in India, China and Indonesia and used as a flavouring agent in sweet and savoury dishes.

In this article, we shall explore 10 best Cinnamon Benefits for Health, Hair and Skin, which are sure to change the way you look at this humble spice!

Nutritional Benefits of Cinnamon:

Here is a breakdown of the nutritional profile of 100 gms ground Cassia Cinnamon:

Total Calories – 247

• Total Carbohydrates – 80.6gms
• Dietary Fiber – 53.1 gms
• Sugars – 2.2gms
• Total Fat – 1.2 gms
• Protein – 4 gms
• K Vitamin – 39% of DV
• E Vitamin – 12% of DV
• B6 Vitamin – 8% of DV
• Calcium – 100% of DV
• Manganese – 873% of DV
• Iron – 46% of DV
• Potassium – 12% of DV

10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Cinnamon (Dalchini):

Did you know that Cinnamon is hailed as a superfood? In case you are wondering why, check out these 10 research-based cinnamon uses for health, skin and hair:

1. Cinnamon Benefits for Diabetes:

The main cause of Diabetes is the inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin required by the body, which leads to elevated blood sugar levels. A study shows that Cinnamon may bring down the fasting glucose readings and serum lipid levels in Type-2 Diabetes patients. Cinnamaldehyde, a compound present in Cinnamon, effectively stimulates insulin release and increases insulin sensitivity in the body (1). Other studies show that Ceylon cinnamon possesses better anti-diabetic properties than Cassia type.