“Ceylon cinnamon”: Much more than just a spice

2021 Apr 08   PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET   Suriyagoda L, Mohotti AJ, Vidanarachchi JK, Kodithuwakku SP, Chathurika M, Bandaranayake PCG, et al.

The processed bark and the essential oils that are extracted from the bark, leaves, and roots of C. zeylanicum have long been used by human beings for various purposes. Cinnamon is increasingly used as an antimicrobial agent, an insect repellent, and as a flavoring agent in the food industry. Moreover, it has shown promising beneficial bioactivities against a wide range of diseases and disorders in human beings.