This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the botanical, chemical, and pharmacological aspects of cinnamon. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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Abstract Title:

Cinnamon from the selection of traditional applications to its novel effects on the inhibition of angiogenesis in cancer cells and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract Source:

J Tradit Complement Med. 2015 Apr ;5(2):66-70. Epub 2015 Jan 16. PMID: 26151013

Abstract Author(s):

Rafie Hamidpour, Mohsen Hamidpour, Soheila Hamidpour, Mina Shahlari

Article Affiliation:

Rafie Hamidpour

Abstract:

The purpose of this article is to use search engines such as PubMed and Scifinder to locate scholarly articles and reports pertaining to Cinnamon ( ròu guì), its novel effects, preparation, analysis, and use in the prevention and treatment of serious illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. Cinnamon has been used traditionally in food preparations and as an herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments and their symptoms. Cinnamon is known to have antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and other therapeutic properties. New studies reaffirm the importance of cinnamon as a spice but also suggest that it may be a natural remedy to treat serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes, chronicdigestion problems, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer and Alzheimer's disease. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the botanical, chemical, and pharmacological aspects of cinnamon.

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2015

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Cinnamon : CK(406) : AC(150)

Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(3372) : AC(1307), Cancers: All : CK(28241) : AC(10590), Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(8552) : AC(1714), Gastric Ulcer : CK(470) : AC(212), Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections : CK(105) : AC(72), Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections : CK(76) : AC(70)

Pharmacological Actions : Angiogenesis Inhibitors : CK(488) : AC(296), Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(2894) : AC(1251), Anticholesteremic Agents : CK(3078) : AC(530), Antifungal Agents : CK(494) : AC(306), Antioxidants : CK(21528) : AC(8856), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors : CK(435) : AC(247)

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(14140) : AC(5210)

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