The Wonderful Uses of Single Herbs: Cinnamon
Cinnamon bark contains volatile oil 1%–2%, with the main component being cinnamaldehyde 75%–90%, and contains small amounts of cinnamyl acetate, phenylpropyl acetate, etc. It also contains mucilage, tannins and other compounds. 【Pharmacological Effects】 (1) Antibacterial Effect: Cinnamon oil has a strong antibacterial effect, being more effective against Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria. Due to its … Read more