*Student, M.Sc, Department of Dietetics and Applied Nutrition, Amity Medical School, Amity University, Gurgaon
**PhD, Assistant Professor - II & Head, Dietetics and Applied Nutrition, Amity Medical School, Amity University, Gurgaon
***Assistant Professor - II, Medical School, Amity University, Gurgaon
****Student, M.Sc, Department of Dietetics and Applied Nutrition, Amity Medical School, Amity University, Gurgaon
Online published on 12 July, 2019.
Cinnamon is obtained as a bark from the plant, C. Verum. An over the counter available herb contributes to many health benefits. In vitro and vivo studies said cinnamon is good for health and specially helps in maintaining low blood sugar level. It has also been found that cinnamon possesses these activities- anti-fungal, antiviral, anti-microbial, anti-tumour, antioxidant, hypotension, lipid lowering, cholesterol and gastro protective properties. Cinnamon is widely used in anti tumour activity as a herbal medicine. cinnamon have the potential to be used as a antibacterial agent. The present paper will enlighten about the healing properties of the Cinnamon and how a common man can even be benefitted by the use of this herb/spice.
