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4 quite unusual ways to use cinnamon

4 quite unusual ways to use cinnamon

Everyone knows cinnamon as a most aromatic spice for baked goods and drinks. We associate its aroma with winter, comfort and holidays.

Today I would like to share with you a few extraordinary methods of using cinnamon. Through this information, you will like this spice more.

Cinnamon mask helps to save you from hair loss

Cinnamon is rich in vitamins A, C, B1, and stimulates blood circulation, which promotes intensive hair growth and restoration. It is better to make a mask from cinnamon and honey. Mix the two products in equal proportions. Next put it on the scalp and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse the mask off with plenty of warm water.

Cinnamon fights fungus

Did you know that cinnamon bark is highly antibacterial? Foot baths with cinnamon are good prevention for athlete’s foot. Boil a litre of water with 5-8 cinnamon sticks. Then cool it down to a comfortable temperature and put your feet in it for 20 minutes. Such a bath will help to reduce the sweating of the feet as well.

Cinnamon relieves nausea

Cinnamon can help relieve nausea. The recipe is very simple. One cinnamon stick is required per glass of water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Next let this cool and then sip until relieved.

Cinnamon helps to overcome sugar cravings

Cinnamon helps to regulate blood glucose levels. Therefore nutritionists recommend adding it to one’s diet to combat sugar cravings. Try adding a pinch of cinnamon to your porridge or morning coffee instead of sugar.

SAFIA FOKINA

Islam.ru website and As-Salam newspaper writer

2026-06-01 (Dhul-Hijjah 1447) №6.


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