Saigon Cinnamon
Emily Alderson
Cinnamomum loureiroi (Lauraceae)
Uses of Cinnamon
The saigon cinnamon comes from not only the inner bark of the tree, but the outer bark too. There are many ways to prepare cinnamon. Hot water with a cinnamon stick steeping in the cup is a sure way to get 'tea'. The dried and ground bark of the tree can be used for flavorings and such. It's also flavorings in toothpaste, nasal sprays, mouthwashes, lotions, and others.
Secondary Chemicals in Cinnamon
Study about Cinnamon and Diabetes
Cinnamon does not seem to be able to help with diabetes.
References
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