Cinnamon

........................................................................................................... Helps Fight Bacterial and Fungal Infections Cinnamaldehyde, one of the main active components of cinnamon, may help fight various kinds of infection.

Cinnamon oil has been shown to effectively treat respiratory tract infections caused by fungi.

It can also inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, including Listeria and Salmonella ........................................................................................................... Cinnamon May Have Beneficial Effects on Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive loss of the structure or function of brain cells.

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are two of the most common types.

Two compounds found in cinnamon appear to inhibit the buildup of a protein called tau in the brain, which is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease

In a study in mice with Parkinson's disease, cinnamon helped protect neurons, normalized neurotransmitter levels and improved motor function

These effects need to be studied further in humans. ........................................................................................................... Reference: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon