This document discusses cinnamon, its origins in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, India, and other regions. It outlines cinnamon's many uses as a culinary spice, and potential health benefits such as helping to treat diabetes, Parkinson's disease, gastrointestinal issues, and other conditions. The document also lists cinnamon's active chemical components and potential safety concerns when used topically or consumed. It provides sources for the information presented.

2. Bark and Flower
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
India
Madagascar
Java
 Seychelles
Sumatra
West Indies
Brazil

3. Culinary spice Topically (Cassia)*
 Parkinsons Disease
Diabetes Type 2 Used in suntan lotion
Angina Nasal sprays
Loss of apetite Mouthwash
GI upset Toothpaste
Common Cold Insect Repellant
Bacterial infections
Helicobacter pylori infection
Candidiasis
Impotence
Rheumatic conditions
*Topically -Don’t confuse with
Menopausal symptoms Cassia cinnamon (Chinese Herb)
Abortifacient

4. Antibacterial
Anticancer
Anti-clotting
Anti-fungal
Anti-hypertensive
Anti-inflammatory
Antispasmodic
Antioxident
Antitumor
Carminative
Hypoglycemic
Spermicidal actions
Stomacic

5. Allylbenzenes
Propenylbenzes
Monomeric and oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Procyanidin B-2 and procyanidin B-3
Major Flavanoids
Inorganic Constituents of cinnamomi cortex :
Potassium
Calcium
Iron
Manganese
Strontium
*At least 94 volatile components have been found in
cinnamon bark and 54 constituents have been named
in the essential oil.

6. Likely safe when used in food
Cinnamon bark could cause bradycardia and
hypotension
Use caution with cardiovascular conditions
People with known allergies to cinnamon or
constituents ,Lauraceae family, or Balsam of Peru
should avoid use.
Do not use during pregnacy or lactation due to lack
of data.

7. American College of Healthcare Sciences, Herb 304,
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