Cinnamon is a valuable Chinese herb with a wide range of medicinal properties and benefits
1. The efficacy and function of cinnamon
1. Cinnamon has the effect of warming the meridians and dissipating cold. Cinnamon has a strong warming effect and can effectively relieve physical discomfort caused by cold. It can stimulate blood circulation, improve the body's metabolism, enhance the body's resistance, and for people who often feel cold hands and feet, irregular menstruation, body cold and other symptoms, eating cinnamon has a good effect.
2. Cinnamon also has the effect of warming the stomach and aiding digestion. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cinnamon has a spicy, sweet and hot taste, and has the property of dissipating cold in warmth, which can help the digestive system eliminate stagnation and dampness, and promote the digestion and absorption of food. For problems such as indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea caused by stomach cold, consuming cinnamon can relieve symptoms and restore gastrointestinal function.
3. Cinnamon also has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis. The active ingredients in cinnamon stimulate microcirculation, increase blood flow and promote blood circulation. It can improve problems caused by blood blockage, such as bruising, bruising, etc. In traditional Chinese medicine, cinnamon is often used to assist dysmenorrhea, blood stasis and other diseases, and to achieve the effect of assistance by activating blood and removing blood stasis.
4. Cinnamon also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies have shown that some components in cinnamon have strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities, which can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, and play a good role in fighting inflammatory reactions. Therefore, cinnamon has a good effect in assisting **inflammation, mouth ulcers, etc.
5. Cinnamon also has the function of assisting in lowering blood sugar. Cinnamon is known as a "natural hypoglycemic agent" that improves insulin sensitivity and promotes blood sugar stability. Studies have found that certain components in cinnamon can improve glucose metabolism, increase insulin activity, help control blood sugar levels, and prevent and assist diabetes.
In short, cinnamon is a very valuable Chinese herbal medicine, which has a variety of effects and effects such as warming the meridian and dissipating cold, warming the stomach and helping digestion, invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and lowering blood sugar. In the application of traditional Chinese medicine, the rational use of cinnamon can play an auxiliary and recuperating role in many diseases. However, it is also necessary to pay attention to dosage control when using cinnamon and avoid excessive consumption to avoid adverse reactions. Using cinnamon under the guidance of a professional can better exert its therapeutic effects and escort good health.
2. Suitable and contraindicated people of cinnamon
Cinnamon is a common Chinese herbal medicine that is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. Cinnamon has the effects of warming the meridian and dissipating cold, invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, relieving pain through menstruation, warming the stomach and dissipating cold, etc., and has good applicability for some specific groups of people.
First of all, for people who are susceptible to colds, taking cinnamon can warm the meridians and dispel cold, improve the body's resistance, and reduce the occurrence of colds.
Secondly, for women who have menstrual pain and irregular menstruation during menstruation, cinnamon can promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, relieve menstrual pain, help relieve symptoms and restore physical health.
In addition, for people with symptoms such as stomach cold, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, cinnamon has the effect of warming the stomach and dissipating cold, and stopping diarrhea, which can alleviate these symptoms and improve digestive function.
In general, cinnamon is suitable for people who are prone to colds, menstrual pain, irregular menstruation, stomach cold and other symptoms, but it is not suitable for people with strong body fire and yin deficiency and fire. When using cinnamon, it is recommended to use it rationally according to individual circumstances, follow the doctor's advice, and avoid excessive use, so as not to cause negative effects on the body.
As a commonly used Chinese medicinal material, cinnamon has very rich medicinal value and is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. However, while cinnamon has many benefits, there are some groups of people who need to be extra careful when using cinnamon. Cinnamon should be avoided or used with caution in the following populations.
The first is pregnant and lactating women. Although cinnamon is believed in traditional Chinese medicine to warm the uterus, it is not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Eating cinnamon may have a certain effect on the formation of the placenta and the fetus, causing discomfort to the pregnant woman and the fetus, and may even cause miscarriage. At the same time, some of the chemical components in cinnamon may also affect the health of babies through breast milk.
This is followed by the frail and sickly population. Cinnamon has a warming effect, but for people with weak constitution and weak body, it may aggravate body weakness and even cause other physical discomforts. Therefore, it is best for this group of people to consult professional advice before using cinnamon to avoid unnecessary risks due to ignorance of their own constitution.
In addition, cinnamon should also be avoided for young children. Because children's digestive systems are not fully developed and mature, they are sensitive to some spicy or warm foods and medicines. As a warm and tonic Chinese medicine, cinnamon may cause some discomfort or affect digestive function for children, so it should be avoided to avoid other unnecessary diseases.
Finally, cinnamon should also be used with caution in patients with severe liver or kidney disease. Some ingredients in cinnamon may cause certain stimulation and burden on liver and kidney function, so it is best to avoid using cinnamon in cases where liver and kidney function damage is obvious, so as not to aggravate the condition or cause adverse reactions.
Overall, cinnamon has many benefits as a Chinese herbal medicine, but it also needs to be used by the right people to follow. Pregnant women, lactating women, frail and sickly people, children, and patients with severe liver or kidney disease should be used with caution or avoided to avoid unnecessary risks and adverse effects. Before using cinnamon, it is best to consult a professional for professional guidance to ensure your health and safety.