Cinnamon(kurundu) - Siri lankawa Spices

Cinnamon is a small tropical evergreen tree which grows 10–15 meters tall, The two main types of cinnamon are cinnamon cassia and cinnamon zeylanicum which is grown widely in Sri Lanka, India, Java, Sumatra, the West Indies, Brazil, Vietnam and Madagascar. Its inner bark is mostly used as a spice and there are as many as 250 different varieties are found across the world. Due to its distinct fragrance,it is widely used as an main ingredient of many mouth watering dishes of the world.

Because of its health benefits, aromatic properties and scarcity,  cinnamon was more precious than gold in the ancient globe. Cinnamon is used for many conditions such as,

• Stomach Bug
• Arthritis 
• Food Preservative 
• Weight Loss
• Lowering levels of cholesterol & triglycerides
• Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
• Virus Fighter
• Cinnamon is High in a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties Cinnamon is Loaded With Antioxidants
• Cinnamon Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
• Cinnamon May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease
• Cinnamon Can Improve Sensitivity to The Hormone Insulin