6 Amazing Benefits of Cinnamon Elaichi Water For Your Skin, Hair and Health

Cardamom and cinnamon are two of the most powerful kitchen ingredients that are commonly found in Indian households for various culinary as well as medicinal purposes. These two ingredients are packed with several nutrients that can do wonders on one's health and beauty. But what if you combine the two? Does that make them more potent? Yes! 

This magical potion is packed with antibacterial and antioxidants properties that can ward off any free radicals (damaging cells) in the body. It can also help reduce the effects of Parkinson's disease and help you lose weight. Read on to find out why this is an amazing duo?

Soothes Cold and Cough

Cinnamon has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-allergic properties. A warm glass of elaichi-cinnamon water, with a pinch of black pepper, may help ward off seasonal infections and bolster your immunity system.

Reduces The Effect Of Parkinson Disease

As per a study published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, cinnamon may be capable of reducing the effects of Parkinson's disease.

Aids Weight Loss

Wondering how can this drink help you lose weight? According to a study, it was found that cardamom contains a powerful nutrient, melatonin, which helps increase the burning process of fats in the body, leading to faster weight loss.

Eases Menstrual Cramps

The days you are on your period, skip tea or caffeine and swap it with a cup of elaichi-cinnamon water. According to a study published by National Centre for Biotechnology Information, it was found that women who consume cinnamon experience less pain than others. As it can help relieve muscle spasms and reduce tension, calming your mind and body. 

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Prevents Aging

Benefits of cinnamon-cardamom water in skincare are many but the most important is the prevention of aging signs. Free radicals are majorly responsible for causing aging and cinnamons can combat them. This is why most of the organic beauty products contain cinnamons to make skin healthy and glowy. 

Strengthen Hair

Apart from being good for the skin, this magical potion can also do wonders on your hair. Pollution and sun exposure tend to damage your hair by transferring free radicals to the hair. But this drink can protect your hair from this damage by fulfilling the nutritional deficiencies.

How to make this magical potion:

1. Boil a glass of water in a pan. 
2. Add 1 tsp of cinnamon powder, a pinch of black pepper powder and a few cardamom seeds in it. Let it boil until it reduces to half.
3. Now, add a teaspoon of honey to it and stir.
4. Your elaichi and cinnamon health tonic for weight loss is now ready to be consumed.

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