Cinnamon is a very common spice in cooking, but not only that. Here is a use that will surprise you and which you will no longer be able to do without.
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Cinnamon is not only very aromatic, it also has a pungent and characteristic taste that simply cannot go unnoticed.
Cinnamon, what are its properties?
Cinnamon was already used as a natural remedy by the Egyptians and, later, the Romans. The properties and benefits of this spice are well known today. Cinnamon is indeed able to stimulate blood circulation and fight against bad cholesterol. This is why it acts as a natural antioxidant and protects the cardiovascular system.
Cinnamon is also used as an antibacterial, antiseptic, stimulant and digestive. People with type 2 diabetes can use cinnamon for the same function as insulin because it contains a special polyphenol. In addition, it can be used against menstrual cycle disorders.
However, not everyone knows that cinnamon can also be helpful in controlling insects on plants and beyond. On plants, cinnamon helps fight aphids (lice and other parasites). It can be sprinkled directly on the ground in powder form or planted in the ground in the form of sticks. Another possibility is to prepare a decoction which, once cooled, must be sprayed directly on the plant infested with aphids. Ceylon cinnamon oil is also very useful. A few drops of this oil, diluted in water, can be used to wash plants attacked by parasites.
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