Cinnamon has a range of wonderful properties which are being utilized by both the pharmaceutical and food industries.
The cinnamon oil that can be found in the bark of the plant is employed for a whole host of things including as a flavoring for various ingested medicines and health products as well as in cosmetic products like perfumes, lotions and soaps.
In addition to this, the oil extracted from cinnamon leaves is used by the food industry as a flavoring for such delicacies as candies, cakes and sauces.
Cinnamon usage can be traced back almost three thousand years to the ancient Chinese medicine which is known as kwai.
The ancient Egyptian people also found a use for it during the embalming process of their dead because of the fragrance it gave off.
Even during medieval times, physicians of the period used it as a mixture to treat sore throats, coughs, and a range of infections.
This was probably because cinnamon was found to contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, therefore also helpful in the treatment of joint and muscle pain.
Cinnamon oil is also widely used in aromatherapy as it is said to stimulate the senses - great for treating anxiety and stress.
As well as being an important component in immune system health, it is very good at treating the early stages of fever or flu.
An unconventional use of the oil is as an emotional and physical stimulant, with libido enhancement believed to be one of the benefits.
Some medical studies have shown that the aroma of cinnamon could reduce problems such as irritability, drowsiness and pain, including migraine and headache pains.
Other research has looked into the positive effects cinnamon has on tight muscle relief, painful joint relief but more especially, menstrual cramp relief in women.
Some of the other supposed health benefits afforded to cinnamon are as follows:

• It aids in blood anti-clotting.
  
• Adding half a teaspoon of cinnamon to the daily diet lowers instances of cholesterol.
  
• One particular piece of research was able to show that cinnamon could reduce the propagation of lymphoma and leukemia cancer cells.
  
• Cinnamon can combat the E.
  coli bacteria in juice drinks that are unpasteurized.
  
• Cinnamon aids in diabetes as it could have a regulatory effect on blood sugar levels.
  
• It acts as a natural food preservative by preventing bacterial.
  

The list goes on and on but one thing is for sure, cinnamon has countless benefits for well-being and health and if taken with a healthy diet can aid in the improvement of life quality.