The most exported spices in the world, indispensable in pho
One of the most important and familiar spices in the pho is cinnamon.Cinnamon has a strong spicy and warm aroma.Not only helps to strengthen the flavor, cinnamon also stimulates the smell and taste, helps people enjoy more delicious.
In Vietnam cinnamon is grown a lot.Our country is also the world's leading country in cinnamon export.
During the feudal period, Que was one of the valuable specialties used to advance the king and release the Chinese dynasties.Today, cinnamon is still ranked in "Tu Bao" in Eastern medicine, including ginseng, velvet, cinnamon and secondary.
With many nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, cinnamon has long been known for its ability to treat many diseases.Cinnamon is high in potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium and vitamin A - ingredients that support health.
Cinnamon brings many other health benefits such as supporting weight loss, reducing blood sugar and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Foods, remedies from cinnamon
Scientists, physicians Bui Dac Sang (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association) shared some remedies from cinnamon as follows.
1. Treat joint pain
Mix honey, warm water and cinnamon powder to make a paste, then apply to the painful area, the pain will drop after a few minutes.
2. Warm the body
Cold days, add cinnamon to food or drinks to increase body temperature, helping to fight the cold.
3. Support to quit smoking
Whenever you crave for medicine, chew a piece of cinnamon or drink cinnamon tea to reduce cravings.
4. Cure high blood fat
Mix honey, cinnamon powder in tea for patients to drink, help reduce cholesterol and regulate blood fat.
5. Treatment of colds
Using a mixture of honey, cinnamon powder continuously for 3 days will help reduce cough and cold.
6. Support for cancer prevention
Research shows that the use of cinnamon and honey can help reduce the spread of stomach cancer, bone cancer.
Note when eating cinnamon to ensure health safety
Although cinnamon is a valuable spice and herbal with many health benefits, if used improperly or overdose, cinnamon can cause unwanted side effects.Here are some important notes when eating cinnamon:
- You should limit drinking too much cinnamon powder during the day, should only use from about 0.5 - 5g/day.
- Cinnamon has a lenses and can stimulate the uterus, leading to the risk of uterine contractions, which can adversely affect pregnancy.Therefore, pregnant women should limit eating cinnamon and should consult a doctor before use.
- Because cinnamon contains Coumarin, people with liver problems or a history of liver disease should avoid using a lot of cinnamon to reduce the risk of liver damage.
- Cinnamon has mild blood thinning properties, so if you are taking anticoagulants (like warfarin), the consumption of a lot of cinnamon can increase the risk of bleeding.
- Some people may be allergic to cinnamon, causing symptoms such as itching, rash, or shortness of breath.If you have signs of allergies after eating cinnamon, you should stop using and find medical support.
- Should choose cinnamon with clear origin and use the right dose.If you use cinnamon in cooking or treatment, consult a medical expert, especially when you are pathological or medical.