The difference between cinnamon and cassia, the role of cinnamon

1. Difference

There is actually no difference between the two, they belong to the same kind of medicinal material. However, cinnamon will be processed into various specifications, so there are official cinnamon, edge cinnamon and plate cinnamon, but the effects are the same. Official cinnamon refers to cinnamon bark, a plant of the genus Cinnamomum in the Lauraceae family. It is mainly distributed in tropical regions such as Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Taiwan, Yunnan, Fujian, etc. Among them, it is most cultivated in Guangxi, with the largest area, and most of them are artificial pure forests.

2. Function

1. Control blood sugar: It can promote insulin to play a greater role, thereby lowering blood sugar in the body and lowering blood pressure. Therefore, it is recommended that people with diabetes can eat it regularly to effectively control blood sugar.

2. Good for intestinal health: It can help digestion. You can add an appropriate amount of cinnamon to the soup you eat. It can prevent indigestion, acidity or diarrhea, make the stomach and intestines more comfortable and the body healthier.

3. Improve brain function: The ingredients it contains can improve our brain function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It can also help us improve our concentration and memory. Therefore, it is recommended that if there are elderly people at home, add an appropriate amount to each meal. In addition, it can fight depression and is also helpful for irritability.

4. Prevent cancer: Some of the ingredients it contains have medicinal effects and can prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells. Proper consumption will certainly reduce the risk of illness.