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What is Cinnamon Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of the evergreen tree and is one of the oldest spices dating back around five thousand years. It is usually harvested in the rainy season and is said to be undoubtedly the most widely used spice in the world; it has a gentle yet exotic flavour with its own unique fragrance. The Cinnamon plant is home to Sri Lanka and Indonesia; it has leaves approximately 3 – 7 inches in length. Once the bark is peeled and dried these are then curled into sticks which are known as quills. What is it used for Cinnamon has many uses and has been used in conventional medicine recipes for many years. Cinnamon can be used to aid the treatment of arthritis, lower cholesterol, relieve cold and flu symptoms, help with digestive problems and aid with the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Most common uses of the spice are: • Cinnamon has been known to lower blood sugar levels • Cinnamon has been used to aid treatment of arthritis • Cinnamon has also been used for digestive problems • Cinnamon can help fight cold and flu • Cinnamon can help lower cholesterol At Teaworld we have a large selection of teas containing Cinnamon, such as with cardamom, ginger, cloves and black peppercorns and many more invigorating herbs. Try our honey sticks with cinnamon. For more information on Cinnamon and where you can buy some of the finest teas visit http://www.teaworld.co.uk/search.php?start=0&end=9&query=cinnamon
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