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I heard that cinnamon has antibacterial entities if i would use it for my mouth or throat what way is best to use?eat it or to make tea

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Don't Waste Time: Yes, but the concentration in these products helps almost nothing.It is like the mo;d from bread is used to make penicillin, but it has to be processed.

Answered 11/4/2012

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A member asked:

I heard that cinnamon has antibacterial entities if i would use it for my mouth or throat what way is best to use?eat it or to make tea

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

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