Cinnamon

Cinnamon Facts

Cassia Facts

• May have anti-inflammatory properties
• May be loaded with antioxidants
• May reduce the risk of heart disease
• May lower blood sugar levels
• May improve sensitivity to some hormones 
• May help fight bacterial and fungal infections
• May help fight bacterial and fungal infections

Repeated intake at higher doses may cause mouth sores, breathing problems and liver damage.

Adds color and flavor to baked goods, marinades for meat, such as beef or lamb and a variety of other dishes.

Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. It comes from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum.

• May help lower blood sugar

• May protect against cancer

• May have anti-inflammatory properties

• May decrease the risk of heart disease

• May helps fight bacterial and fungal infections

• May have beneficial effects on Alzheimer’s disease

Repeated intake at higher doses may cause adverse effects in some individuals, such as liver damage.

Cassia can be used in sweet applications, such as baked goods like apple pie and cinnamon rolls and it can also be incorporated into savory seasonings such as five-spice.

Cassia originates from Southern China and is a member of the Lauraceae family. It’s similar to Cinnamomum verum but has a more pungent flavor.