The use of spices is essential in Ayurveda and in traditional Indian food. In addition to giving flavor, aroma and color, they promote good digestion and better assimilation of the nutrients present in food.
Cinnamon is a spice with a wonderful aroma and flavor, widely used in India, it is an essential ingredient in a good masala chai. Ideal for desserts and sweet preparations, but you can also use Cinnamon to give a magical touch to your vegetable creams and in the preparation of any Indian curry.
It is a good expectorant for colds and flus, and is especially beneficial for those of weak constitution.
Cinnamon is an effective plant to strengthen and harmonize the flow of circulation. It stimulates the digestive fire or agni, and like ginger, it is almost a universal medicine.
Together with cardamom and bay leaves, cinnamon is part of the so-called "three aromatics", which promote digestion and the absorption of other herbs.