A REVIEW ON VARIOUS MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF CINNAMON: A MAGICAL DRUG
Mr. M. Gyana Ranjan*
ABSTRACT
Cinnamon is mainly used in spices. It is aromatic. It is principally
employed in cookery as a condiment and flavouring agent. It has been
acquainted as one of the healthiest spices and has medicinal activity.
When it is checked for chemical constituents it reveals phenolic
flavonoid and carotenoid contents. They contains highly antioxidants
like polyphenols. It impede growth of certain bacteria and fungi. It
helps to reduce the blood glucose by increasing insulin in the body by
the mechanism of resisting insulin depletion. It interferes with
carbohydrate digesting enzyme and reduces degradation of
carbohydrate as a result of which it decreases entry of glucose from
intestine to blood stream. It reduces the growth of cancer cells. āNā
number of pharmacological investigations confirmed that the ability of
this plant is to exhibit and Anti-microbial, Anti-diabetics, Anti-cancer and cardioprotective
action. This present article will provide you with detailed information on the most of the
aspects of cinnamon.
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