Cinnamon and garlic are two spices which are taken for granted. In appearance the two of them do not have any similarities and don’t seem to share a lot in common however these two commonly used spices have the ability to offer big health benefits. They are plant derived aromatics that help add flavor to food and both fall under the category of spices.

Cinnamon has been used for centuries to treat various health conditions and illnesses. A Chinese manuscript which dates back to about 2800 B.C. describes in details the use of cinnamon in treating cold and flu symptoms. It also has several details about how cinnamon was used to cure digestive problems as well.

As civilizations advanced the health benefits of cinnamon were remembered and were made use off. Greek and roman physicians started using cinnamon to treat different illnesses and also made use of the spice to treat muscle and joint pains. Many medieval philosophers spoke about and the effectiveness of cinnamon in medicine and the great renaissance scientists further proved that they were correct by incorporating the spice in modern medicine.

Similar to cinnamon, garlic has also played an important role in health history. Garlic was used even before the benefits of cinnamon were discovered. The earliest reference to the use of garlic in medicine was found in an Egyptian manuscript which dated back to 1500 B.C. Garlic was a recommended cure for more than 20 different health conditions which included heart disease and fatigue. During the middle ages people hung garlic over their doors as they believed that it could ward off the plague from their homes.

Modern medicine has helped to rediscover the benefits of cinnamon and garlic. If cinnamon is consumed everyday it helps to lower cholesterol levels. This prevents heart related diseases. Cinnamon also helps to relieve pain caused due to arthritis. Consumption of cinnamon is also beneficial to the blood as it helps to stabilize sugar levels in the blood. People suffering from high blood sugar are recommended to consume an inch sized piece of the cinnamon bark everyday.

Garlic is also beneficial to the body as it acts as a natural anti oxidant and helps to capture free toxic radicals. Garlic is commonly used in the treatment of heart related diseases and also in the prevention and cure of cancer.