Description
It is no stranger that Indonesia is a country that produces high-quality spices, which is one of the highest export values and the largest contributor to Indonesia’s income.
Indonesia is the only country that has abundant natural resources of spices. Therefore, the price of spices in Indonesia is very cheap.
One of the original Indonesian spices that are exported abroad is cassiavera or a drink with cinnamon extract. 85% of the cinnamon in the world is cinnamon which is supplied directly from Indonesia.
There is no need to doubt the quality of Indonesian cinnamon because it is of world quality and already has export standards. In Indonesia, various types of cinnamon are cultivated.
Most cinnamon in Indonesia comes from Jambi, West Sumatra. Cinnamon here has an export quality which has a distinctive cinnamon aroma.
Cinnamon Uses for Health
Cinnamon is one of the spices that are rich in benefits. Not only as a cooking spice, but cinnamon is also widely consumed as a traditional ingredient for various health purposes.
In Indonesia itself, the use of cinnamon is usually for traditional drinks. Where this traditional drink is also exported abroad because of the extraordinary benefits of cinnamon.
One of them is cassiavera which is an herbal remedy made from real cinnamon extract. Cinnamon has many benefits for our body, one of which is blood circulation.
Here are some other benefits of cinnamon:
- Increase Body Endurance
Indonesia has two seasons, but extreme weather often causes the body to catch the flu. Many Indonesians brew cinnamon with a mixture of ginger and honey because it is believed to be a medicine that can increase endurance.
In some countries, cinnamon is also processed into a traditional drink that warms the body.
- Lose weight
For some people who are gaining weight, it is highly recommended to consume cinnamon because it can reduce fat.
You can boil cinnamon with water and consume it regularly. Cinnamon already has a fragrant aroma, you can add a little honey to make this traditional drink even more delicious.
- Lowering Blood Sugar Levels
For diabetics, it is highly recommended to consume cinnamon. Because in cinnamon there are compounds that are similar to the hormone insulin.
So regularly consuming cinnamon, can help control blood sugar. In addition, the compounds found in cinnamon can also reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin effectiveness.
Moreover, if you consume cinnamon after eating, it can slow down the breakdown of carbohydrates in the intestines. This will prevent blood sugar from rising after eating.
It is undeniable that Indonesian spices are beneficial for health. Even the original Indonesian cassiavera has been known in many countries because of its good health properties.
To process it is also very easy, namely by boiling it with water, or making food such as cinnamon rolls or as a seasoning for cooking so that it has a more delicious aroma.
You can also buy instant traditional drinks that contain cinnamon ready to be brewed. All traditional drinks with cinnamon extract are certainly healthy for our bodies.
