Say ‘tata-by’ to cold and cough, this wood kept in your kitchen is not an ordinary spice.

News India Live, Digital Desk: In the harsh cold of January, we hide under the quilt, but how to keep the body warm from inside? We often run after soup, decoction and Chyawanprash, but forget the hero of our kitchen who lies quietly in the corner of the spice jar.

yes, we are talking Cinnamon of. That brown colored rough bark, whose fragrance freshens the mood. Do you know that this simple looking spice can act as a ‘bodyguard’ for your health in winter?

Let us understand in simple language why it is considered so special.

1. Sure cure for indigestion
It is a lot of fun to eat carrot halwa and parathas in winter, but what about the “balloon” that becomes in the stomach after that? Ayurveda says that cinnamon is great for digestion. It helps in digesting heavy food and keeps away problems like gas, indigestion or bloating. If your stomach feels heavy after eating, try drinking cinnamon tea.

2. Cold and cough relief
Cinnamon has a warming effect. When there is a sore throat or mucus accumulation in the chest, this warmth provides great relief. It has natural anti-bacterial properties that help in fighting seasonal infections. That is, it boosts your immunity so that you do not fall sick again and again.

3. Blood sugar’s best friend
For diabetic patients, this is no less than a boon. Many studies believe that cinnamon improves the way insulin works in the body. If you take it regularly and in the right quantity, it can help in keeping blood sugar level under control. (But don’t stop your medicines, take them together).

How to use? (Simple Ways)

It is not rocket science to use it:

• In morning tea: Add a small stick of cinnamon to your regular ginger tea. Taste and health will also increase.
• Cinnamon Milk: Mix a pinch of cinnamon powder in warm milk before sleeping at night. It also helps in getting good sleep.
• with honey: If you have a cough, mix half a teaspoon of honey with a pinch of cinnamon powder and lick it.

A little advice:
Cinnamon is very beneficial, but too much of it is not good. Its effect is hot, so just a small piece or half a teaspoon of powder is enough throughout the day.