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  • Ethnobotany
  • Nutritional Science

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  • Cinnamon (Lauraceae family) is a globally utilized spice with significant medicinal history.
  • Key bioactive compounds include essential oils, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and cinnamate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pharmacological properties of cinnamon.
  • To highlight its diverse applications in daily life and medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific studies on cinnamon's bioactivity.
  • Analysis of traditional and modern uses of cinnamon.

Main Results:

  • Cinnamon exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, and lipid-lowering effects.
  • Evidence suggests potential benefits for neurological disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Cinnamon possesses a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities.
  • Its integration into daily life offers significant health advantages and therapeutic potential.