Cinnamon: what we didn’t know about the popular spice

Cinnamon is a popular spice that is used not only in cooking but also in home cosmetology, herbal medicine, and even everyday household practices. Its water infusion helps cleanse soil from garden pests and improve its composition, making it more nutritious for trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Cinnamon masks accelerate hair growth and strengthen hair roots, reducing hair loss. A mixture of ground cinnamon and used coffee grounds is one of the best homemade face and body scrubs: it gently, safely, and effectively removes dead skin cells while helping maintain skin firmness and elasticity.

Despite its popularity and numerous uses, many facts from the «biography» of cinnamon remain unknown to most people.

Interesting facts about cinnamon

In the Middle Ages, this spice was considered more valuable than gold. It is mentioned in the Old Testament as a precious and highly valued product. People believed that the more cinnamon was added to baked goods or desserts, the more generous and wealthy the person serving the treat was.

In Ancient Egypt, Ceylon cinnamon was used during embalming because people already knew about its antibacterial and preservative properties. This is confirmed by hieroglyphs found in temples built around 1500 BC.

Mexicans love hot chocolate with spicy chili peppers. A traditional drink in this country is «chocolate caliente» with nutmeg and vanilla. It is always poured into large cups or deep bowls and stirred with a cinnamon stick while drinking.

In India, this spice was considered a powerful aphrodisiac capable of awakening even long-forgotten feelings. It was used in various religious rituals, including those intended to help heal plague patients. Cinnamon sticks smoldered in Indian temples. They not only filled the air with a pleasant aroma but also helped people focus during prayers.

In Austria, there is still a beautiful tradition where lovers give each other bouquets made of cinnamon sticks tied with a ribbon, expressing affection and tender feelings.

Recent neurobiological studies have shown the positive effects of cinnamon on brain function. Daily consumption may support memory, improve concentration, and contribute to the normal functioning of the central nervous system.

CraftOil cinnamon – a natural product for health, beauty and balanced nutrition

The CraftOil company offers a large and regularly updated selection of natural products: cold-pressed plant oils, grains, seeds, nuts, defatted flour made from their pressed cakes, as well as a wide range of spices and seasonings. Our catalog always includes ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks that have not been treated with preservatives and are stored under optimal conditions. We package them on the day of purchase, seal them hermetically, and deliver them throughout Ukraine and around the world.

At CraftOil, you can also order spice blends such as «Italian Herbs», «Provence Herbs», «Svan Salt», «Adyghe Salt», savory, parsley, dill, and more. They provide great benefits for the human body and help transform everyday meals into true culinary masterpieces.

In addition, CraftOil offers delicious, aromatic «live» plant oils. Our slightly sweet poppy seed oil, spicy cumin oil, flavorful mustard oil, and many others are perfect for dressing salads, side dishes, and a variety of other meals.

To learn more about the benefits of our products and/or choose a spice, seasoning, or oil that suits your taste, simply submit a request on our website and wait for feedback from our managers.