Honey cinnamon may sound like a donut flavor, but it has much more potential than just satisfying your sweet tooth. In fact, both cinnamon and honey have well-documented health benefits and have been a staple of traditional medicine for millennia. (Updated Nov 16, 2022)
Both foods have anti-microbial compounds that work together to prevent infection as well as fungus-related diseases. But that’s not all, here are a few other benefits worth mentioning.
Cinnamon And Honey For Health
Health sure is sweet!
1. Cold And Flu
Honey is a great anti-viral agent that coats your throat to prevent coughing and soothe a sore throat. Plus, it has anti-viral properties that act against influenza (1).
Similarly, cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties that ease congestion in your sinuses and lungs. Plus, it boosts your immune system to help you body fight off infection naturally (2).
To use, combine a tablespoon of honey with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and take as needed for 3 days.
2. Cholesterol
Both cinnamon and honey have cholesterol-lowering properties that safely manage your blood pressure (3,4). To use, add 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon to a cup of green tea and drink in the morning.
4. Boost The Immune System
Regularly taking honey before bed or putting cinnamon in your morning coffee will boost your immune system over time as well as provide the nutrients your body needs.
5. Hair loss
Stop hair loss in its tracks by applying a mixture of a tablespoon of cinnamon, a tablespoon of olive oil, and a tablespoon of honey to your scalp. Leave it on for 15 minutes, rinse, and dry as usual. Use every few days as needed.