Anti-fungal and Antibacterial Benefits
Cinnamaldehyde is the compound in cinnamon that helps to kill stubborn bacteria and fungi like salmonella and listeria. Salmonella is a food bacteria and the most common reason in the US for cramps, diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. Cinnamon also helps to eliminate bacteria and fungi that cause infections and diseases such as dental cavities. It works for respiratory illnesses like pharyngitis, common cold, and laryngitis. It helps to clear airway paths by removing congestions such as mucus, lending its healing powers for cough and bronchitis. Cinnamon is an effective treatment for candidiasis – an infection that may be found inside or outside the body. Candida is the fungi responsible for causing candidiasis, and may also cause foot infections like ringworm, toenail fungus, and athlete’s foot.