Is cinnamon drying or moistening? Understanding the Spice's True Effects
                                
                                
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                                Used for thousands of years in both cooking and traditional medicine, cinnamon is a beloved spice with a complex nature. The question of whether it is a drying or moistening agent is not a simple one, as its effects depend heavily on the context of its use and the type of cinnamon applied.