Cinnamon has a number of beneficial usages not just as a spice but also as a healthcare, beauty, and household item.
• Cinnamon is actually a natural anti-inflammatory acting as this by blocking the release of arachidonic acid, a fatty acid that causes inflammation. This arachidonic acid can also cause blood clotting
• Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant that aids in controlling blood sugar.
• There's also been studies that suggest Cinnamon can lower lipid levels, such as LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Mixing a few spoonfuls of Cinnamon into a paste — with honey or actual conditioner — will lighten your hair once applied and allowed sunshine to get at it.
• Cinnamon oil can be used as an environmentally friendly pesticide in a way by adding a few drops or sprinklings to your sunscreen or lotion as it destroys mosquito larvae.