Ceylon Cinnamon
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Also known as: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, True Cinnamon
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A comparison of the effects of cinnamon, ginger, and metformin consumption on metabolic health, anthropometric indices, and sexual hormone levels in women with poly cystic ovary syndrome: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial
2022 Nov 29 Frontiers in Nutrition Dastgheib M, Barati-Boldaji R, Bahrampour N, Taheri R, Borghei M, Amooee S, et al.
Randomised Controlled Trial Cinnamon Testosterone Metabolic Syndrome FSH Ginger PCOS Insulin Resistance Metformin Ceylon Cinnamon LHIn women with polycystic ovary syndrome, cinnamon reduced insulin resistance and testosterone levels similar to metformin, and ginger decreased follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.

“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.
Review Article Ceylon Cinnamon
Efficacy of herbal medicine (cinnamon/fennel/ginger) for primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
2020 Jun 30 Journal of International Medical Research Xu Y, Yang Q, Wang X
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Ceylon Cinnamon Fennel SeedFor primary dysmenorrhoea, cinnamon/fennel/ginger effectively reduced pain intensity, and cinnamon shortened the duration of pain.

A tale of two cinnamons: A comparative review of the clinical evidence of Cinnamomum verum and C. cassia as diabetes interventions
2020 Jun Journal of Herbal Medicine Shinjyo N, Waddell G, Green J
While evidence supports the therapeutic benefit of C. cassia, interchangeability of C. cassia and C. verum remains inconclusive. Further research is warranted to address the effectiveness and safety of these cinnamon species. Given the potential hepatotoxicity of C. cassia, RCTs that include liver function tests are required. Robust RCTs on C. verum are recommended to establish if its efficacy can match its safety profile.
Review Article Type 2 Diabetes Ceylon CinnamonAntimicrobial activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum aqueous extract against bacteria and fungi responsible for urinary tract infection
2020 Jan International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences Thiyagarajan S, John S
The study concludes that Cinnamomum zeylanicum has significant antimicrobial activity against urinary pathogens and can be considered as an effective alternative to commonly used antibiotics.
Experimental Study Ceylon Cinnamon Urinary Tract InfectionResearch insights are moderated by the Research Hub team and offer an at-a-glance overview of interesting research findings.

2022 Frontiers in Nutrition
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome, cinnamon reduced insulin resistance and testosterone levels similar to metformin, and ginger decreased follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.
Randomised Controlled Trial Cinnamon FSH Ginger Insulin Resistance LH
A comparison of the effects of cinnamon, ginger, and metformin consumption on metabolic health, anthropometric indices, and sexual hormone levels in women with poly cystic ovary syndrome: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial
Dastgheib M, Barati-Boldaji R, Bahrampour N, Taheri R, Borghei M, Amooee S, et al.

2020 Journal of International Medical Research
For primary dysmenorrhoea, cinnamon/fennel/ginger effectively reduced pain intensity, and cinnamon shortened the duration of pain.
Systematic Review Fennel Seed
Efficacy of herbal medicine (cinnamon/fennel/ginger) for primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Xu Y, Yang Q, Wang X
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.

“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.
Review Article Ceylon Cinnamon
Efficacy of herbal medicine (cinnamon/fennel/ginger) for primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
2020 Jun 30 Journal of International Medical Research Xu Y, Yang Q, Wang X
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Ceylon Cinnamon Fennel SeedFor primary dysmenorrhoea, cinnamon/fennel/ginger effectively reduced pain intensity, and cinnamon shortened the duration of pain.

A tale of two cinnamons: A comparative review of the clinical evidence of Cinnamomum verum and C. cassia as diabetes interventions
2020 Jun Journal of Herbal Medicine Shinjyo N, Waddell G, Green J
While evidence supports the therapeutic benefit of C. cassia, interchangeability of C. cassia and C. verum remains inconclusive. Further research is warranted to address the effectiveness and safety of these cinnamon species. Given the potential hepatotoxicity of C. cassia, RCTs that include liver function tests are required. Robust RCTs on C. verum are recommended to establish if its efficacy can match its safety profile.
Review Article Type 2 Diabetes Ceylon Cinnamon
Effect of cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) supplementation on serum C-reactive protein concentrations: A meta-analysis and systematic review
2019 Feb Complementary Therapies in Medicine Vallianou N, Tsang C, Taghizadeh M, Davoodvandi A, Jafarnejad S
Cinnamon supplementation improves levels of serum CRP, particularly in chronic conditions, where basal CRP levels are raised. Further well-designed studies are warranted to confirm or not the above-mentioned findings
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis CRP Ceylon CinnamonClinical Trials
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Randomised Controlled Trial
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome, cinnamon reduced insulin resistance and testosterone levels similar to metformin, and ginger decreased follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones.
Dastgheib M, Barati-Boldaji R, Bahrampour N, Taheri R, Borghei M, Amooee S, Mohammadi-Sartang M, Wong A, Babajafari S, Mazloomi SM

Systematic Review
For primary dysmenorrhoea, cinnamon/fennel/ginger effectively reduced pain intensity, and cinnamon shortened the duration of pain.
Xu Y, Yang Q, Wang X
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A Randomised Controlled Trial published in 2022 in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition found that In women with polycystic ovary syndrome, cinnamon reduced insulin resistance and testosterone levels similar to metformin, and ginger decreased follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones. In the methodology of the study, 100 women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome were divided into four groups. Each group received a different treatment: cinnamon, ginger, metformin, or placebo. The dosage for these treatments was 500 mg, three times a day, administered over a period of 8 weeks. The participants' sex hormones, weight revelations, along with glycemic and lipid markers were monitored before and after this period. Several participants were disqualified because of unspecified factors, resulting in a final sample size of 83. In terms of results, all groups saw a decrease in weight and body mass index. The metformin and cinnamon groups specifically had notably decreases in their insulin resistance, meaning that these treatments were effective in improving metabolic health. Additionally, the ginger group experienced a reduction in follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone levels unlike the other groups. Testosterone levels were lowered in the metformin and cinnamon groups, but no significant changes in dehydroepiandrosterone were observed in any of the groups. These results indicate the potential use of cinnamon and ginger as alternative treatments in managing polycystic ovary syndrome.
A Systematic Review published in 2020 in the journal Journal of International Medical Research found that For primary dysmenorrhoea, cinnamon/fennel/ginger effectively reduced pain intensity, and cinnamon shortened the duration of pain. Nine studies with 647 patients were selected. Compared with the results in the control group, pain intensity was significantly relieved in the trial group when assessed by the intervention, observation period, and study quality. Pain duration was significantly shorter in the trial group. No publication bias was observed for either outcome.
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