Canela-de-velho: youtuber doctor talks about the benefits of this herb

Old cinnamon (Miconia albicans) is a very common medicinal plant in northeastern Brazil and is also known as quaresmeira-da-flor-branca. Its benefits have been studied for some time and, for some people, it is considered a true miracle for combating osteoarthritis, arthritis, spine and joint pain.

5 benefits of cinnamon

Already known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions, cinnamon leaf tea is used as an alternative natural therapy against pain of various origins. The youtuber doctor Dr. Dayan Siebra talks on his channel about the benefits of this miracle herb.

1. Improves arthritis and osteoarthritis pain

Osteoarthritis is nothing more, in a very simplistic way, the aging of the joints. Osteoarthritis is inflammation of these joints. These diseases promote wear and tear on the joints, causing the bones to rub together. Cinnamon-de- Velho works by regenerating these cartilages that cover the bones, reducing the impact and, thus, alleviating the pain. The plant also has antinociceptive action, that is, it reduces the perception and transmission of stimuli that cause pain.

2. Fights free radicals

Free radicals are all components that need to be discarded from our body, such as those resulting from stress and poor diet. Old cinnamon acts as a detox in the blood and also in other organs. Because of this action, many people even report an increase in libido.

3. Helps in controlling diabetes

Old cinnamon is also very beneficial for diabetics or people who tend to develop the disease. It is worth remembering that any food that contains carbohydrates can increase the blood sugar rate, these foods do not necessarily need to be sweet. The herb helps control blood glucose levels, consequently fighting heart and kidney diseases.

4. Aids digestion

The plant has numerous nutrients that act for the proper functioning of the stomach, improving heartburn, poor digestion, reflux and stomach pains. Old cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.

5. Slows down the growth of tumors

Contrary to what many sources say, there is still no proof that cinnamon-de- Velho can be related to the cure of cancer, but there have been reports that the growth rate of some tumors decreased considerably when the patient ingested cinnamon. de-old for some time. Some populations that regularly consume cinnamon have a reduced rate of cancer cases.

Old cinnamon has many other beneficial actions to the body, such as helping to treat liver fat, as it has detox action. The plant also acts against the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease. In other words, it is an ally of good health!

Cinnamon tea: how to prepare

For cinnamon-de-velho to have the expected effect, only the leaves of this plant should be used, since no effects of its other parts were observed.

Ingredients

• ½ liter of water
• 7 cinnamon leaves

Preparation mode

1. Boil the water;
2. Add the leaves and let it boil for another 30 seconds;
3. Turn off the stove, cover and leave the tea to infuse for 1 hour;
4. Drink it hot or cold twice a day, one cup before lunch and one before dinner.

It is not recommended to make a larger amount of tea to drink for more days, it must be prepared daily to be consumed fresh. That way, your nutrients will be preserved.

Despite all its benefits, it is not recommended that the patient abandon other treatments prescribed by a doctor. Cinnamon tea is a complementary alternative treatment and should not be used as the main treatment for the conditions mentioned above.

Cinnamon-de- Velho can also be used to bathe in areas affected by pain. The effects, for both the tea and the bath, begin to be noticeable from 30 to 90 days after the start of treatment.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.