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Alfalfa, or lucerne in Slovak, is a medicinal herb that has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for over 15,000 years. Her organic seeds for germination are very rich in enzymes, vitamins and minerals.
Fragrant cinnamon will perfume your kitchen while preparing your favorite dishes.
Ground cinnamon
Latin name: Cinnamomum cassia
Chinese cinnamon comes from southern China, but gradually spread to Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. The plant can reach a height of over 10 meters, but on plantations it is cut and maintained at a height of about two meters. The bark of this cinnamon is harder, has a denser structure and a single layer. Cinnamon contains the natural toxin coumarin.
Plant part used: the outer bark of the Chinese cinnamon tree
Smell and taste: intense aromatic spicy smell, spicy hot and sweet taste
Positive effects:
- has the ability to warm the human body internally and make the blood flow
- helps with diabetes
- has disinfectant and antibiotic effects
- helps in the treatment of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence
- to improve memory and brain activity
- lowers cholesterol
- has a preventive effect against heart diseases
- is a natural preservative, protects against fungi, bacteria, parasites and inflammation
- it is suitable for people with type 2 diabetes, it lowers the blood sugar level
- is rich in manganese, contributes to healthy bones and proper burning of carbohydrates and fats
- has antimicrobial effects, protects against infection
The use:
- for sweet dishes, such as cinnamon rolls, apple strudels, pastries, confectionery
- for pickling, in marinades
- it is added to meat dishes in Asian, Latin American, Arabic and Spanish cuisine
- cinnamon is added to mulled wine, teas, coffee, liqueurs
- cinnamon is used in Persian and Turkish cuisine to prepare strong soups, drinks and sweets
- for the preparation of healing ointments, for perfuming clothes