Does cinnamon produce heat in the body?

Like anything else digestible, calories in the material will be converted to biochemical energy (sugar, fat) and the calories used to provide energy to the body and maintain body temperature. read more

Cinnamon isn't going to produce more body heat that what the calories in it provide, but some cinnamon might provide a sensation of heat by simulating nerve endings that will perceive it as heat (like eating a hot pepper - no actual heat, but you feel a burning sensation from the capsaicin). read more

Cinnamon Perhaps the most popular warming food in the West today is cinnamon, a sweet and aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree. The astringent actions of the tannins in cinnamon have a drying and toning effect on the mucous membranes of our bodies, thus raising our temperature. read more

These processes are catalyzed by the amount of heat it generate in the body. Cures Cough and Cold: It soothes the respiratory tract by reducing the inflammation. It also prevents phlegm formation while also reducing the urge to cough. All this along with the heat generated help in curing cough and cold. read more