Dalchini/Cinnamon

  • To relieve loose motions: Mix 3 grams of cinnamon powder with 1 cup of water and consume it twice a day.
  • Dental caries: Dip a cotton swab in cinnamon oil and put on the affected tooth. Helps reduce the pain.
  • Sore throat and cold: Boil a cup of water and add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and black pepper powder. When it cools down add little honey and drink it.
  • Bad breath: To reduce bad breath, rinse (wash) your mouth with solution of 1 cup water mixed with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder or chew a piece of cinnamon.
  • Indigestion: Make a paste with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder and honey. Take this paste before meals.
  • Nausea and vomiting: Chew a piece of cinnamon to relieve nausea and vomiting.
  • Weight loss: Take one pinch of cinnamon with 1 teaspoon of honey with warm water, early morning on empty stomach. Avoid any tea or coffee for half an hour after taking it.
  • Healing cuts and wounds: Since it is a good germicidal, paste of cinnamon powder with honey in equal quantities help in curing cuts and wounds.

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