2007-02-05 04:38:58 · 8 answers · asked by joe l 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Not as much as a diet low in sodium and lots of exercise.
2007-02-05 04:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by true blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Study Shows Cinnamon Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Insulin Function
2007-02-05 04:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by upallnight 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In traditional medicine, cinnamon has been used for digestive ailments such as indigestion, gas and bloating, stomach upset, and diarrhea.
More recently, modern medical research has turned its eye on cinnamon and is coming up with some intriguing results. It has a mild anti-inflammatory effect. It also slows the spoiling of food (which is probably related to why it was used as an embalming agent in ancient Egypt), and has anti-fungal properties as well.
In one fun (but unpublished) study, researchers found that sniffing cinnamon resulted in improved brain function – subjects did better on memory and attention tasks when taking whiffs of cinnamon as opposed to other odors or no odor. However, the potential health benefits of cinnamon that have received the most attention have to do with its effects on blood glucose and cholesterol.
There have been several studies which show improved insulin sensitivity and blood glucose control by taking as little as ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day.
2007-02-05 20:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by tas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cinnamon is good for lower blood sugar levels. I have never heard of it specifically lowering blood pressure. Hope this helps..
2007-02-05 06:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by Terri . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cinnamon is used for the following:
Diarrhea, nausea , digestion, weight loss
menopause, warms the body , yeast infections
circulation, uterine hemorrhaging, and fungal infections.
2007-02-05 10:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
along with upallnight's information, here is another website that lists the amazing healing properties of cinnamon..yummy too...
http://www.members.tripod.com/alislaah4/moreadvices2/id18.htm
2007-02-05 04:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by darlin12009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only cinnamon tea
2007-02-05 04:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can - I use a teaspoon with my coffee has other great uses too.
2007-02-05 04:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by prettymama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but it is good for diabetes control.
2007-02-05 04:41:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋