Cinnamon spice is safe to eat as a spice or flavoring agent when you take it in normal doses. It's safe to drink as tea, though high doses and certain types can worsen some conditions. Taking large doses of cinnamon for long periods, or drinking a lot of cinnamon tea for a long time, can cause digestive upset.

Coumarin, an ingredient in some cinnamon products, can cause liver problems, but the amount you'd get is so small that it probably won't be a problem. Given the lack of evidence about its safety, children, pregnant women, and women who are breastfeeding should avoid cinnamon as a treatment.

Cinnamon is often regarded as the key to good digestion. It not only initiates an anti-spasmodic effect but also serves as a great laxative to reduce stomach gas and stimulate bowel movement.

Based on the science, drinking cinnamon tea may help make symptoms like menstrual cramps and nausea more bearable. Help your heart. Several studies have found that cinnamon can ease inflammation, lower blood pressure, and removing excess cholesterol from blood vessels.