Ceylon Cinnamon

See also: Cinnamomum (genus)

Not to be confused with other cinnamomum species

Constituents

Volatile oil: chief components - cinnamaldehyde, weiterhin eugenol, cinnamylacetate, cinnamyl alcohol, o-methoxycinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid

Diterpenes: cinnzeylanol, cinnzeylanin

Oligomeric proanthocyanidins

Mucilages

The major constituent is cinnamaldehyde, at concentrations of 65–80% , it contains o-methoxycinnamaldehyde. Cinnamomum verum differs from C. cassia in its eugenol and coumarin content. Cinnamomum verum volatile oil contains 10% eugenol, whereas in C. cassia, only a trace quantity of this compound is found . Coumarin is present in C. cassia (0.45%), but not in C. verum.

Effects

The cinnamaldehyde in the cinnamon bark's essential oil is antibacterial, fungistatic, and promotes motility. It has a mildly positive estrogen effect on the genital system of animals in tests, although the constituent responsible is unidentified.Cinnamon increases gastric secretions slightly and is an insecticide due to the diterpenes cinnazeylamin and cinnceylanol.

Uses

Approved by Commission E

• Loss of appetite
• Dyspeptic complaints

In folk medicine internal uses include flatulence and exhaustion

Ayurveda: uses include toothache, nausea and vomiting and dyspepsia.

Dosage / Preparation

Crude plant material, powder, volatile oil, other galenic preparations. Store in a well-closed glass or metal container (do not use plastic), protected from light and moisture.

Extract: 1:1

Infusion: Pour hot water over 0.5 to 1 g cinnamon bark and strain after 10 minutes.

Tincture: macerate 200 parts cinnamon bark + 100 parts 70%ethanol

Daily Dosage: 1 to4 g cinnamon; 0.05 to 0.2 g essential oil. One cup of infusion taken 2 to 3 times daily at mealtimes.

Articles/Studies

GC/MS Profile and *in-vitro* Antidiabetic Activity of *Cinnamomum z eylanicumBlume.*, Bark and *Trachyspermum ammi* (L.) Sprague, Seeds

Chemistry, Biogenesis, and Biological Activities of *Cinnamomum zeylanicum*

Alzheimer's

Cognition enhancing effect of the aqueous extract of *Cinnamomum zeylanicumon* non-transgenic Alzheimer's disease rat model: Biochemical, histological, and behavioural studies

Antifungal

Cinnamomum zeylanicum has therapeutic activity in HIV-associated oral candidiasis.

Cinnamon," G Engels, J Brinckmann, *HerbalGram*, American Botanical Council, 2012, 95:1-5

Cognitive Impairment

Effect of *Cinnamomum zeylanicum* extract on scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment and oxidative stress in rats

COVID-19

Computational Identification of SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitor in Tinospora cordifolia, Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Myristica fragrans.

Detox Lead

Recuperative effects of Cinnamon in Catla catla after sub-lethal exposure to lead.

Diabetes

Bioactivity of cinnamon with special emphasis on diabetes mellitus: A review

Immunomodulatory

Immunomodulatory activity of *Cinnamomum zeylanicum* bark