Miraculous health benefits of honey and cinnamon

Posted by: Tanveer Rauf on: April 15, 2012

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The benefits of honey and the magic mixture of honey and cinnamon is known for hundreds of years for their miraculous curing power. Many people know about the health benefits of honey but very few know about the health benefits of honey and cinnamon combined. If we look back into the history we can see both these items used by different countries and cultures across the world for different medicinal purposes. Almost all the ancient cultures are aware about the benefits of honey on skin and benefits of honey on hair. Also healing benefits of honey and lemon has been recorded in ancient texts and even in many holy books like Bible, Quran. The   benefits of honey in weight loss, benefits of honey with hot water, beauty benefits of honey, benefits of honey and apple cider vinegar, benefits of honey for diabetics, arthritis etc.

 

Listed below are some of the well known uses of the combination of honey and cinnamon.

1.                Honey and cinnamon for Curing Arthritis

A paste should be made from one part honey and two parts of luke warm water added with a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This paste should be massaged on the itching part of the body and the pain should recede within fifteen minutes in most cases.

2.                Honey and Cinnamon for preventing Hair Loss

For hair loss or baldness, patients may apply a paste made out of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This should be applied before they take bath and keep it for approximately 15 minutes. After that they can wash it off with Luke warm water.

 

3. Honey and Cinnamon is excellent for Toothache

A paste made of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey when applied on the aching tooth (may be done 3 times a day) reduces the pain within a matter of 15 minutes.

4.  Honey and Cinnamon can help in Reducing Cholesterol

Take two tablespoons of honey, three teaspoons of cinnamon powder and mix in 16 ounces of tea, when given to a cholesterol patient, reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. Pure honey is also sometimes used with food to check cholesterol.

·5. Honey and Cinnamon benefits include Curing Colds

For those who are suffering from common or severe colds, should take one tablespoon of luke warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

6. Honey and Cinnamon Cures Infertility

Various ancient medical streams like Ayurveda and Yunani have been using honey for years in medicine to strengthen the semen of men. Two tablespoons of honey before they go to sleep is what is prescribed by many experienced practitioners. This combination will work wonders for women as well. In China , Japan and other Asian countries, if the women who do not conceive, and or if their uterus is weak, then they have been prescribed cinnamon powder. Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon powder in half a teaspoon of honey, and apply it on the gums frequently throughout the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body.

7.  Honey and Cinnamon benefits include curing Upset Stomach

Honey taken with cinnamon powder also helps in curing stomach ache. For people who are suffering from gas problems, honey should be taken with cinnamon powder in equal quantities, relieves gas and pain in the stomach.

8. Honey and Cinnamon for better Immune System

The daily intake of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Researchers have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts and its use strengthens the white blood corpuscles.

·9. Honey and Cinnamon for Longevity

Ancient cultures used Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder for longevity. 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water are boiled to make this tea. The prescribed amount is to drink 1/4 cup, 3 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and slows down old age.

10. Honey and Cinnamon for Weight Loss

Drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup water first thing in the morning (empty stomach). If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most overweight person. Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body, even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

1. How much honey for allergies

Depends on what type of allergy for which you are using honey for. Honey might not work for all allergies and for all people. Typically 2 teaspoons of honey combined with ginger and cinnamon will help with general allergies.

2. How much honey a day

If you don’t have any physical ailments then the answer to the question “how much honey a day” is pretty standard for adults. It is 1-2 teaspoons of honey. It is advisable to consult your doctor before starting on any such self medication. But 1-2 teaspoons of honey should not harm you.

3. How much honey for cough

For children and toddlers having cough, it should be 1 tea spoon of honey mixed with luke warm water and cinnamon. Gargle with luke warm water and a pinch of salt. Adults can have 2 teaspoons

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