Health Benefits: Cinnamon has long been used as a spice and as a medicine. The essential oils found in its bark, have 3 active components called cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, and cinnamyl alcohol. The cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory agent that helps prevents unwanted clumping of blood platelets. The essential oils found in cinnamon are consideredContinue reading “Thursday's Tip: The 3 Active Health Components of Cinnamon”