Pure Cinnamon Works Wonder

Andaman Plantations grows and cultivates great variant of cinnamon.

Many homemakers value cinnamon as a fragrant in home decoration. Some use cinnamon sticks and bay leaves in garlands. Some homemakers also put cinnamon sticks and dried cranberries in an open glass jar. These decorations can last for decades and they do the job of making the air in the living room smell homey and clean. You would also be surprised that some even use cinnamon sticks as a natural moth repellent, which makes your clothes smell wonderful, instead of reeking like naphthalene balls. Apart from being able to kill bacteria in air, cinnamon is also used to ward insects from homes, and can be used as a topical insect repellent. If you have trouble keeping mosquitoes away, it can kill mosquito. It is also a good option when it comes to finding ways to get rid of bedbugs, ants, and head lice, too. 

Cinnamon can also be used to stop bleeding and to cleanse wounds, together with bay rum and cloves. Cinnamon is also believed to help cure snakebites and can relieve the itchiness from insect bites. In ancient times, it is even believed to help remove freckles. This spice is also used in some tooth picks, which disinfects your gums and leaves a sweet taste in your mouth after meals. It is also a great anti-smoking device for those who are trying to quit – the hot, warm aftertaste will keep your mouth busy, which will make you forget about smoking after meals or coffee. For better effect, you can use a few drops of cinnamon essential oil in your toothpaste for a sweeter and more effective way to kill germs in your mouth. For those who are keen on being healthy the natural way, cinnamon is also known for its many medicinal uses, apart from disinfecting wounds. For that reason, holistic doctors recommend having meals that contain this spice.

Cinnamon is not just a great food ingredient, but also an all-around spice that you can substitute for a lot of chemicals that you usually buy. It is very inexpensive, easy to use, and available in almost all grocery stores.

Cinnamon is available in different forms, and how you consume allows you to get the best benefits from this versatile spice. Cinnamon, like any other spice and herb, is best when it is fresh. Make sure that you are buying sealed cinnamon from groceries and look at the expiration date. Cinnamon barks may stay fresh for a year, while ground cinnamon is best to consume within 6 months. When storing cinnamon, make sure that you keep it in a tightly sealed glass container, stored in a dark cool place to extend its shelf life. One of the best qualities of this spice grows in the Andaman Islands, where nature allows the best climatic conditions for its growth.

Author’s bio: Andaman Plantations, a company based in the lands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has the optimum variety of cinnamon. It cultivates this crop all-round the year.