Added: 11/15/2005 |
Boost Insulin Sensitivity With Cinnamon ExtractCinnamon is a strong aromatic and is one of the most unique tasting spices in the world. Due to its taste and flavor -- which is spicy and sweet - cinnamon extract has for many years been favorably used by many cultures. The properties of cinnamon extract have benefited mankind for centuries due to its many uses in the field of medicine.
Cinnamon has a long, rich history both as a spice used in the kitchen and in the field of medicine. Cinnamon is included in the list of the oldest spices known in history. Even in the Bible, the benefits of cinnamon are described. The ancient Egyptians knew cinnamon well, not only as a spice or a medicine, but it was also successfully used during secret embalming ceremonies.
Hippocrates, who knew medicine perfectly and made a large contribution into the field of science, had many notes of various herbs, including cinnamon.
In ancient times, cinnamon extract was valued more than the gold and was highly treasured. In Europe, it was brought by the Portuguese and used to conquer Sri Lanka. According to legend, the spice made the Sri Lankans mad.
In ancient times cinnamon extract was also used for special treatment in China. There are some notes and detailed descriptions of cinnamon in the earliest Chinese medical books. It is one of the oldest remedies used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine for treating digestive disorders. The Chinese have used Cinnamon extract to cure various diseases ranging from calming stomach acids, for liver conditions, infantile diarrhea, influenza, to parasitic worms and flatulence. In India, cinnamon was used to calm mothers during childbirth labor.
Cinnamon's popularity grew throughout the history. In Medieval Europe its popularity grew very fast. It became one of the first spices to trade. Different sorts of cinnamon grew in different countries and continents.
The two varieties of cinnamon, Chinese and Ceylon, have similar flavor, however, the cinnamon extract from Ceylon slightly differs. It is a bit sweeter and it is harder to find in local markets.
You may find different products that are made of the cinnamon tree bark. They are powder, oils and rolls. It's said to have abilities for curing the flu and cold and other similar diseases.
For different kinds of flavorings, cinnamon oil is an essential part. Also its health benefits are well known and widely used all over the world.
During the last years scientists have made many experiments and tests aimed at determining cinnamon extract effects and they have found one important property of the cinnamon that can keep blood sugar and cholesterol levels at their normal levels. So, this news is very hopeful. People with diabetes may add cinnamon to their diets, and there are also cinnamon pills and cinnamon capsules, however, it is difficult to know how much cinnamon should to be taken.
Cinnamon Extract is a multi-functional extract. This liquid is produced from the bark of Cinnamon. It is a tonic and has a warming and energetic effect. All of its unique properties have not been discovered. But cinnamon extract's support for digestion and appetite is indisputable.
Cinnamon extract is made of the bark of cinnamon trees. The trees which are cultivated without use of chemicals give the highest result and the extract of the best quality.
Scientists also have tested some other herb plants and the extracts made of them, but none have managed to show such wonderful results and effects as cinnamon extract does.
It is a proven fact that the extracted compounds of cinnamon increase insulin sensitivity and may provide many benefits to those people with various forms of diabetes, especially type 2.
Cinnamon and its compounds may someday become the cure in a new generation of products aimed at helping people with high blood sugar levels.
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