Volume : 13, Issue : 06, June – 2026
Title:
REVIEW ON PHYTO-CHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES ON CINNAMALDEHYDE ZEYLANICUM
Authors :
K. Keerthika *, B. Geetha sree , J. Shushritha , K. Shashank, B. Rushitha, Dr.T.Mangialal.
Abstract :
This review paper involves medicinal uses and pharmacological survey of cinnamaldehyde zeylanicum and belonging to family Lauraceae. The plant has been used traditionally in middle east, south east asia as anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic and anti-fungal. One of the well known representatives of this Genus; cinnamomom . It is widely distributed in different parts of the world and long history traditional medicinal uses. The primary phytoconstituents of cinnamon are,cinnamaldehyde ,cinnamic acid, cinnamyl alchohol,eugenol,coumarin,essential oil,flavonoids and polyphenols. its pharmacological activities are,anti-microbial activity,anti imflammatory activity,anti-oxidant activity,anti-diabetic activity,cardio protective activity, neuro protective activity,anti-cancer activity and gastro protective activity.
Key Words: Cinnamon Zeylanicum,Essential Oil,Anti Diabetic,Anti Bacterial.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Keerthika et al Review On Phyto-Chemical And Pharmacological Activities On Cinnamaldehyde Zeylanicum.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(06).
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