Research Progress on Active Components, Efficacy and Delivery Systems of Cinnamon

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmhs.202505301

Author(s)

Xingyao Wu, Xiaoqi Cai, Yan Zhang*

Affiliation(s)

School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Cinnamomum cassia Presl (Cinnamon), formerly known as Cinnamomum burmannii and Cinnamomum japonicum, is an evergreen tree of the genus Cinnamomum in the Lauraceae family, widely distributed in southern China and Southeast Asia. Cinnamon is not only an important spice and medicinal material but also rich in various physiologically active ingredients, with a wide range of pharmacological effects, including antioxidant, anti - inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and antibacterial effects. Its main active ingredients include cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, coumarin, etc. These ingredients have important applications in both traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine. Delivery systems such as microcapsules, nano - emulsions, and micelles are used to improve the stability and bioavailability of cinnamon's active ingredients and are widely used in fields such as food and medicine. Despite significant progress, the stability, release mechanism, and large - scale application of cinnamon's active ingredients still require further research. Future research directions include optimizing the delivery system, conducting in - depth exploration of the mechanism of action, and developing new delivery systems in combination with modern biotechnology to promote the comprehensive development and utilization of cinnamon resources.

Keywords

Cinnamon; Active Components; Pharmacological Effects; Antibacterial; Delivery Systems; Bioavailability; Stability; Modern Biotechnology

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