Cinnamon (was Re: Cinnamon and Cloves)

[Guest guest]

I would bet that almost everyone in this group who uses cinnamon for its' " benefits " uses ground cinnamon because it is the most convenient, easily found, and convenient way to use it. I know I do. So if anyone else has info that we can easily understand about this, please post.

on 4/23/2006 6:40 AM, at truepatriot@... wrote:

No, despite some attempts at finding negative research on pubmed.

I am very interested as I use ground cinnamon on nearly everything!

Not just for its insulin sensitivity improvements, but for taste.

I find it plays well in both sweet and savory dishes.

Thanks,

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[Guest guest]

I would bet that almost everyone in this group who uses cinnamon for its' " benefits " uses ground cinnamon because it is the most convenient, easily found, and convenient way to use it. I know I do. So if anyone else has info that we can easily understand about this, please post.

on 4/23/2006 6:40 AM, at truepatriot@... wrote:

No, despite some attempts at finding negative research on pubmed.

I am very interested as I use ground cinnamon on nearly everything!

Not just for its insulin sensitivity improvements, but for taste.

I find it plays well in both sweet and savory dishes.

Thanks,

-

[Guest guest]

Francesca Skelton wrote:

> I would bet that almost everyone in this group who uses cinnamon for

> its' " benefits " uses ground cinnamon because it is the most convenient,

> easily found, and convenient way to use it. I know I do. So if anyone

> else has info that we can easily understand about this, please post.

>

>

> on 4/23/2006 6:40 AM, at truepatriot@... wrote:

>

> No, despite some attempts at finding negative research on pubmed.

> I am very interested as I use ground cinnamon on nearly everything!

> Not just for its insulin sensitivity improvements, but for taste.

> I find it plays well in both sweet and savory dishes.

>

> Thanks,

> -

>

>

While you might still win the bet, I for one have long used sticks of

cinnamon (actually bark I think) that I chop up in blender for a recipe

I've cooked for years.

I can imagine a finely ground powder as being somewhat more

bio-available than in stick form. If the " benefit " is from a hormetic

effect (i.e. small doses of toxin trigger strong protective response)

it's plausible that too much of that " good " thing could be bad. As with

all things, moderation is advised.

JR

[Guest guest]

Francesca Skelton wrote:

> I would bet that almost everyone in this group who uses cinnamon for

> its' " benefits " uses ground cinnamon because it is the most convenient,

> easily found, and convenient way to use it. I know I do. So if anyone

> else has info that we can easily understand about this, please post.

>

>

> on 4/23/2006 6:40 AM, at truepatriot@... wrote:

>

> No, despite some attempts at finding negative research on pubmed.

> I am very interested as I use ground cinnamon on nearly everything!

> Not just for its insulin sensitivity improvements, but for taste.

> I find it plays well in both sweet and savory dishes.

>

> Thanks,

> -

>

>

While you might still win the bet, I for one have long used sticks of

cinnamon (actually bark I think) that I chop up in blender for a recipe

I've cooked for years.

I can imagine a finely ground powder as being somewhat more

bio-available than in stick form. If the " benefit " is from a hormetic

effect (i.e. small doses of toxin trigger strong protective response)

it's plausible that too much of that " good " thing could be bad. As with

all things, moderation is advised.

JR

[Guest guest]

Surely the "bark" does not accumulate, being a fiber, but it has some interesting stuff.

Wonder what the efficacious chemical is? There are pinene extracts sold as anti-something.

Recall the bark is designed to ward off predators.

I can't imagine eating enough to be good or bad.

CINNAMALDEHYDE is the largest component. At 30,000 ppm, a tsp might be 0.1 gm.

Cinnamaldehyde reduction of platelet aggregation and thrombosis in rodents. PMID: 16626787

Cinnamaldehyde reduces IL-1beta-induced cyclooxygenase-2 activity in rat cerebral microvascular endothelial cells. PMID: 16624280

Delayed occurrence of H-ras12V-induced hepatocellular carcinoma with long-term treatment with cinnamaldehydes. PMID: 16405947

Antimicrobial activities of Eugenol and Cinnamaldehyde against the human gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori.Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. PMID: 16371157

Use of active substances of plant origin in chicken diets based on maize and locally grown cereals.Br Poult Sci. PMID: 16268107, "An increase in the lipase activity in pancreas and intestine wall was found in older birds fed on the plant extract supplemented diets."

Cinnamaldehyde-induced apoptosis in human PLC/PRF/5 cells through activation of the proapoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins and MAPK pathway. PMID: 15964311, "Cinnamaldehyde (Cin) has been shown to be effective in inducing apoptotic cell death in a number of human cancer cells. .....These results conclude that Cin triggers apoptosis in PLC/PRF/5 cells could be through the activation of pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family (Bax and Bid) proteins and MAPK signaling pathway.

Regards

1,8-CINEOLE Bark 165 - 800 ppm

(-)-Chronotropic 87 nl/ml; (-)-Inotropic; Acaricide; Allelopathic; Allergenic; Anesthetic; Anthelmintic; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC50=41 ug/ml; Antiallergic; Antibacterial 50 ppm; Antibronchitic; Anticariogenic; Anticatarrh; Anticholinesterase; Antifatigue; Antihalitosic; Antiinflammatory; Antilaryngitic; Antinociceptive; Antipharyngitic; Antirheumatic; Antirhinitic; Antiseptic; Antisinusitic; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic; Antitussive; Antiulcer; Candidicide; Carcinogenic; Choleretic; CNS-Stimulant; Convulsant; Counterirritant; Cytochrome-P450-Inducer; Decongestant; Degranulant 0.3 ul/ml; Dentifrice; Edemagenic inj; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 1-200; Fungicide; Gastroprotective; Gram(+)icide; Gram(-)icide; Hepatotonic; Herbicide IC50=78 uM; Hypotensive; Inflammatory inj; Insectifuge; Irritant; Myorelaxant; Nematicide; Neurotoxic; P450-Inducer; Perfume; Pesticide; Rubefacient; Secretogogue; Sedative; Spasmogenic; Surfactant; Testosterone-Hydroxylase-Inducer; Trichomonicide LD100=1,000 ug/ml

ALPHA-PINENE Bark 20 - 236 ppm

Allelochemic; Allergenic; Antiacne; Antibacterial; Antifeedant; Antiflu; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Antiviral; Cancer-Preventive; Coleoptophile; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 15-150; Herbicide IC50=30 uM; Insecticide 0.82 uM/fly; Insectifuge 50 ppm; Insectiphile; Irritant; P450-2B1-Inhibitor IC50=0.087 uM; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Spasmogenic; Tranquilizer; Transdermal

ALPHA-TERPINEOL Bark 40 - 264 ppm

ACE-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml (weak activity); Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml; Allelopathic; Antiacne; Antibacterial MIC=800-1,600 ug/ml; Anticancer; Anticariogenic; Antiseptic; Cicatrizant ED50=240 ug/g mus; FLavor FEMA 5-40; Insecticide 1.29 uM/fly; Motor-Depressant; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Termiticide IC100=5 mg/g; Vulnerary ED50=240 ug/g mus

BENZALDEHYDE Plant 26 - 104 ppm

Allergenic; Anesthetic; Antibacterial; Anticancer; Antipeptic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Antitumor; Candidicide; FLavor FEMA 150-800; Immunostimulant; Insecticide; Insectifuge 50 ppm; Motor-Depressant; Narcotic; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Pesticide; Sedative; Termiticide LD100=5 mg/g; Tyrosinase-Inhibitor ID50=0.82 mM ID50=820 uM ID50=830 uM ID50=87 ug/ml

BENZYL-BENZOATE Bark 66 - 400 ppm

Acaricide LD50=9.22 ug/sq cm cf DEET at 37.59 ug/sq cm; Allergenic; Antiasthmatic; Antidysmenorrheic; Antispasmodic; Antitumor ED50=8-15; Artemicide LC50=2 ppm; CNS-Depressant; CNS-Stimulant; FLavor FEMA 40-300; Hypotensive; Insectifuge; Irritant; Myorelaxant; Pediculicide; Pesticide; Scabicide

BETA-PINENE Bark 14 - 76 ppm

Allergenic; Antiinflammatory; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Candidicide; FLavor FEMA 15-600; Herbicide; Insectifuge; Irritant; Perfumery; Pesticide; Spasmogenic

BORNEOL Bark 2 - 8 ppm

(-)-Chronotropic 29 ug/ml; (-)-Inotropic; Allelochemic; Analgesic; Antiacetylcholine; Antibacterial MIC=125-250 ug/ml; Antibronchitic; Antiescherichic MIC=125 ug/ml; Antifeedant; Antiinflammatory; Antiotitic; Antipyretic; Antisalmonella; Antispasmodic ED50=0.008 mg/ml; Antistaphylococcic MIC=250 ug/ml; Antiyeast; Candidicide; Choleretic; CNS-Stimulant; CNS-Toxic; FLavor FEMA<1; Fungicide; Hepatoprotective; Herbicide IC50=470 mM IC50=470 uM; Inhalant; Insect-Repellent; Insectifuge; Irritant; Myorelaxant; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Tranquilizer

CAMPHENE Bark 18 - 72 ppm

Allelopathic; Antilithic?; Antioxidant; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 15-175; Hypocholesterolemic?; Insectifuge; Pesticide; Spasmogenic

CARYOPHYLLENE Bark 135 - 1,316 ppm

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor; Antiacne; Antiasthmatic; Antibacterial; Anticariogenic MIC=>1,600 ug/ml; Antiedemic; Antifeedant 500 ppm; Antiinflammatory IC50=100 uM; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic; Antistreptococcic; Antitumor; Candidicide; FLavor FEMA 20-200; Fungicide; Insectifuge; Irritant; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Termitifuge

CHLORINE Bark 300 ppm;

Antibacterial; Antiherpetic; Antiseptic; Antiviral; Candidicide; Fungicide; Pesticide

CHROMIUM Bark 2 - 10 ppm Leaf 14.4 ppm;

Amphiglycemic?; AntiAGE 200-1,000 ug; Antiaging; Antiatherosclerotic 20 ug/day; Anticorneotic; Antidiabetic 200-1,000 ug; Antidote (Lead); Antiglycosuric; Antiobesity; Antisyndrome-X 200-800 ug; Antitriglyceride 20 ug/day 200-1,000 ug; Hypocholesterolemic 20 ug/day 200-1,000 ug; Hypoglycemic; Hypotensive; Insulinogenic

CINNAMALDEHYDE Bark 6,000 - 30,000 ppm

Acaricide; Adrenergic; Allelochemic IC100=2.5 mM; Allergenic; Anesthetic; Antiaggregant 200 uM; Antibacterial MIC=250-1,000 ug/ml; Antienterococcic MIC=250 ug/ml; Antiescherichic MIC=500 ug/ml; Antiherpetic; Antiinflammatory; Antiklebsiellic MIC=1,000 ug/ml; Antileukemic; Antimutagenic; Antipneumonic; Antipseudomonic; Antipyretic; Antisalmonella MIC=500 ug/ml; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic MIC=250 ug/ml; Antiulcer 500 mg/kg/orl; Antiurease; Antiviral; Cancer-Preventive; Candidicide MIC=16-40 ppm; Choleretic 500 mg/kg/orl; Chronotropic; Circulatory-Stimulant; CNS-Depressant; CNS-Stimulant; COX-2-Inhibitor IC50=245 uM; Cyclooxygenase-Inhibitor; Cytotoxic ED50=5-60 ug/ml; FLavor; Fungicide 1.7-250 ppm MIC=16-40 ppm; Herbicide; Histaminic; Hypoglycemic; Hypotensive; Hypothermic; Inotropic; Insecticide; Irritant; Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor; Monoaminergic; Mutagenic; Nematicide 100 ug/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Sprout-Inhibitor; Teratogenic; Termiticide LD100=5 mg/g LD96=1 mg/g; Tranquilizer; Tyrosinase-Inhibitor ID50=129 ug/ml ID50=970 uM; Vasodilator; Vibriocide MIC=250 ug/ml

CINNAMYL-ACETATE Bark 510 - 2,040 ppm

FLavor FEMA 1-18; Nematicide MLC=1,000 uM; Pesticide

CINNAMYL-ALCOHOL Bark 26 - 104 ppm

Allelochemic IC50=0.68 uM; Antimutagenic; Herbicide 2.5 mM; Nematicide MLC=1,000 uM; Perfumery; Pesticide

CIS-OCIMENE Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Antibacterial; Antistaphylococcic; Fungicide

COUMARIN Bark:

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 10 ug/ml cow (weak activity, 11% inhibition); Allelochemic IC100=2 mM; Analgesic; Anesthetic; Antiaggregant; Antiandrogenic; Antibrucellosic; Anticancer (Kidney) 400-7,000 mg/day; Anticancer (Prostate); Antidiuretic; Antiedemic; Antiesherichic; Antiinflammatory; Antilymphedemic; Antimelanomic 50 mg/day; Antimetastatic 50 mg/man/day; Antimitotic; Antimononuccleotic; Antimutagenic; Antimycoplasmotic; Antipsittacotic; Antipsoriac; Antitoxoplasmotic; Antitumor 50 mg/day; Antitumor (GI); Antitumor (Kidney) 400-7,000 mg/day; Antitumor (Prostate); Bacteristat; Bruchiphobe; Cancer-Preventive 5-25 ug/ml; Carcinogenic 200 mg/kg orl mus; Cardiodepressant; Cardiotonic; Chemopreventive; DME-Inhibitor IC50=57.5 uM; Emetic; Estrogenic; Fungicide; Hemorrhagic; Hepatotoxic 0.8-1.71 mM/kg orl rat 100 mg/kg dog 2,500 ppm diet; Hypnotic; Hypoglycemic 250-1,000 mg/kg orl; Immunostimulant; Juvabional; Larvistat; Lymphocytogenic 100 mg/day; Lymphokinetic; Narcotic; Ovicide; Pesticide; Phagocytotic; Piscicide; Respirodepressant; Rodenticide; Sedative

CUMENE Bark 66 - 264 ppm

Narcotic

CUMINALDEHYDE Bark 4 - 100 ppm

Antibacterial; FLavor FEMA <1; Fungicide; Irritant; Larvicide; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Tyrosinase-Inhibitor ID50=0.05 mM; Ulcerogenic

DELTA-3-CARENE Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Allergenic?; Antibacterial; Antiinflammatory ipr; Dermatitigenic; FLavor FEMA; Insectifuge; Irritant; Pesticide

EUGENOL Bark 220 - 3,520 ppm

Acaricide LD50=5.47 ug/sq cm cf DEET at 37.59 ug/sq cm; Allergenic; Analgesic; Anesthetic 200-400; Antiaggregant IC50=0.3 uM; Antiarachidonate; Antibacterial 500 ppm MBC=400 ug/ml; Anticonvulsant; Antiedemic 100; Antifeedant; Antigenotoxic 50-500 mg/kg orl mus; Antiherpetic IC50=16.2-25.6 ug/ml; Antiinflammatory (11 uM) IC~97=1,000 uM; Antikeratotic IC50=16.2-25.6 ug/ml; Antimitotic; Antimutagenic; Antinitrosating; Antioxidant 10 uM IC65=30 ppm; Antiprostaglandin 11 uM IC50=9.2 mM; Antipyretic 3 ml/man/day; Antiradicular EC50=2 ul/l; Antisalmonella MIC=400 ug/ml; Antiseptic 3 ml/man/day 400 ug/ml; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic; Antithromboxane; AntiTNF; Antitumor; Antiulcer; Antiviral IC50=16.2-25.6 ug/ml; Apifuge; Calcium-Antagonist IC50=200 uM gpg IC50=224 uM; Cancer-Preventive; Candidicide; Carcinogenic?; Carminative; Choleretic; CNS-Depressant; COX-1-Inhibitor IC97=1,000 uM; COX-2-Inhibitor IC50=129 uM IC>97=1,000 uM; Cytochrome-P450-Inhibitor; Cytotoxic 25 ug/ml; Dermatitigenic; Enterorelaxant; FLavor FEMA 10-500; Fungicide; Hepatoprotective 100 ppm; Herbicide; Insecticide; Insectifuge; Irritant; Juvabional; Larvicide; Motor-Depressant; Nematicide MLC=2,000 ug/ml; Neurotoxic; Perfumery; Pesticide; Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor 1 mM rbt IC50=9.2 uM; Sedative; Termiticide LD100=5 mg/g; Trichomonicide LD100=300 ug/ml; Trichomonistat IC50=10 ug/ml; Trypsin-Enhancer; Ulcerogenic; Varroacide; Vasodilator; Vermifuge

FARNESOL Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Allergenic; Antiadenomic; Anticancer (Pancreas) IC50=39 uM; Anticarcinomic (Colon); Anticarcinomic (Lung); Antileukemic; Antimelanomic IC50=50 uM/l; Antispasmodic; Apoptotic; FLavor FEMA 0.1-3; Juvabional; Nematicide MLC=100 ug/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Pheromonal; Sedative; Trichomonicide LD100=100 ug/ml

FIBER Bark 270,000 ppm;

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker; Antidiabetic; Antihypertensive; Antiobesity; Antitumor; Antiulcer; Beta-Blocker; Cancer-Preventive; Cardioprotective; Diuretic; Hypocholesterolemic; Hypotensive 10 g/man/day/orl; Hypouricemic; Laxative; Vasodilator

FURFURAL Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Antiseptic; FLavor FEMA 1-30; Fungicide; Insecticide; Irritant; Pesticide

GAMMA-TERPINENE Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Acaricide; ACE-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml (weak activity); Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC23=1.2 mM; Antifeedant; Antioxidant; FLavor FEMA 1-40; Insectifuge; Irritant; Perfumery; Pesticide

GERANIAL Bark:

Antibacterial; AntiEBV IC50=16 uM; Antiviral; Pesticide

GERANIOL Bark 6 - 24 ppm

Allergenic; Anthelmintic; Antibacterial MBC=800 ug/ml MIC=400 ug/ml MIC=64 ug/ml; Anticancer (Pancreas) IC50=265 uM; Anticariogenic MIC=400 ug/ml; Antimelanomic IC50=150 uM/l; Antisalmonella MIC=400 ug/ml; Antiseptic 400-800 ug/ml 7 x phenol MIC=64 ug/ml; Antispasmodic; Antitubercular; Antitumor; Antitumor (Pancreas) IC50=265 uM; Ascaricide; Cancer-Preventive; Candidicide; CNS-Stimulant; Embryotoxic; Emetic 3 x ipecac; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 1-10; Fungicide IC93=2 mM; Herbicide IC100-2,000 uM; Insectifuge 50 ppm; Insectiphile; Mycobactericide MIC=64 ug/ml; Nematicide IC86=100 ug/ml MLC=1,000 ug/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Trichomonicide LD100=300 ug/ml

GERANYL-ACETATE Bark:

Allergenic; FLavor FEMA 1-20; Insectiphile; Perfumery; Sedative

IODINE Bark 3 ppm;

Acnegenic; Antibacterial; Antigoiter; Antiseptic; Antithyrotoxic; Antiviral; Dermatitigenic; Fungicide; Goitrogenic; Hyperthyroid >1 mm/day/diet; Protisticide; Thyrotropic

IRON Bark 60 - 421 ppm

Antiakathisic; Antianemic; Anticheilitic; Antimenorrhagic 100 mg/day/wmn/orl

ISOCARYOPHYLLENE Bark:

Perfumery

ISOEUGENOL Bark 2 - 8 ppm

Allergenic; Antiaggregant IC50=0.72 uM; Antiinflammatory; Antioxidant IC79=30 ppm; AntiTNF; Antitumor; Bacteristat; Cancer-Preventive; Candidistat; Cytotoxic 25 ug/mL; Fungistat 100 ug/mL; Motor-Depressant; Motor-Stimulant; Pesticide; Sedative; Trichomonistat IC50=10 ug/ml

LEAD Bark:

No activity reported.

LIMONENE Bark 46 - 184 ppm

Acaricide LC100=8 uM; AChE-Inhibitor; Allelochemic; Allergenic 1/20th carene; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC22-26=1.2 mM; Antialzheimeran?; Antibacterial; Anticancer; Antifeedant; Antiflu; Antilithic; Antimutagenic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic ED50=0.197 mg/ml; Antitumor; Antitumor (Breast); Antitumor (Pancreas); Antitumor (Prostate); Antiviral; Cancer-Preventive; Candidistat; Chemopreventive; Detoxicant; Enterocontractant; Expectorant; FLavor; Fungiphilic; Fungistat; Herbicide IC50=45 uM; Insecticide 0.37 uM/fly; Insectifuge; Irritant; Nematicide IC=100 ug/ml; Ornithine-Decarboxylase-Inhibitor ~750 mg/kg (diet); P450-Inducer; Pesticide; Photosensitizer; Sedative ED=1-32 mg/kg; Transdermal

LINALYL-ACETATE Bark:

Anesthetic 0.01-1 ug/ml; Antioxidant 400 ppm; Antispasmodic ED50=0.21 mg/ml; FLavor FEMA 2-15; Motor-Depressant; Perfumery; Sedative

MANGANESE Bark 66 - 140 ppm Leaf 101.6 ppm;

Antialcoholic; Antianemic; Antidiabetic 10-30 mg/man/day 3-5 mg/day; Antidiscotic; Antidyskinetic; Antiepileptic 450 mg/day; Antiototic; Antisyndrome-X 10-30 mg/man/day; Hypoglycemic

METHYL-EUGENOL Bark:

Anesthetic; Antibacterial; Anticonvulsant; Antidote (Strychnine); Antifeedant; Antioxidant EC50=100 ul/l; Antiradicular; Antiseptic; Cancer-Preventive; Carcinogenic; FLavor FEMA 5-15; Fungicide; Fungistat 100 ug/mL; Insectifuge; Myorelaxant; Narcotic; Nematicide MIC=1 mg/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative

MUCILAGE Bark 20,000 - 37,000 ppm

Cancer-Preventive; Demulcent

MYRCENE Bark 5 - 20 ppm

ACE-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml; Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor; Allergenic; Analgesic; Antibacterial; Anticonvulsant; Antimutagenic; Antinitrosaminic; Antinociceptive 10-20 mg/kg ipr mus 20-40 mg/kg scu mus; Antioxidant; Antispasmodic; FLavor FEMA 0.5-9; Fungicide; Hypothermic; Insectifuge; Irritant; P450-2B1-Inhibitor IC50=0.14 uM; Perfumery; Pesticide

NIACIN Bark 8 ppm;

Allergenic; Antiacrodynic; Antiallergic 50 mg/2x/day; Antiamblyopic; Antianginal; Antichilblain; Anticonvulsant 3 g/day; Antidermatitic; Antidysphagic; Antiepileptic; Antihistaminic 50 mg/2x/day; Antihyperactivity 1.5-6 g/day; Antiinsomnic 1 g/day; AntiMeniere's; Antineuralgic; Antiparkinsonian 100 mg/day; Antipellagric; Antiscotomic; Antispasmodic 100 mg/2x/day; Antivertigo; Cancer-Preventive; Hepatoprotective; Hypoglycemic; Hypolipidemic; Sedative; Serotoninergic; Vasodilator

NICKEL Bark 1.1 ppm; Leaf 4.2 ppm;

Antiadrenalinic; Anticirrhotic?; Insulin-Sparing

P-CYMENE Bark 55 - 448 ppm

Analgesic; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC40=1.2 mM; Antibacterial; Antiflu; Antirheumatalgic; Antiviral; FLavor FEMA 12-250; Fungicide; Herbicide IC50=50 uM; Insectifuge; Irritant; Laxative; Pesticide; Sedative; Trichomonicide LD100=50 ug/ml

PHELLANDRENE Bark 63 - 252 ppm

Hyperthermic; Irritant; Spasmogenic; Tumor-Promoter

PHOSPHORUS Bark 674 - 1,100 ppm

Antiosteoporotic; Immunostimulant; Osteogenic

POTASSIUM Bark 5,525 - 6,000 ppm

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker; Antiarrhythmic; Antidepressant; Antifatigue; Antihypertensive; Antispasmodic; Beta-Blocker; Cardiotoxic 18,000 mg/man/day; Diuretic; Vasodilator

RUBIDIUM Bark 20 ppm;

No activity reported.

SABINENE Bark 2 - 8 ppm

Perfumery

SODIUM Bark 287 ppm;

Hypertensive

SULFUR Bark 1,900 ppm;

Acarifuge; Antiacne; Antiarthritic; Antidandruff; Antigrey; Antiosteoarthritic; Antiseborrheic; Antiseptic; Comedogenic; Keratolytic; Laxative; Parasiticide; Pesticide; Scabicide

TERPINEN-4-OL Bark 36 - 144 ppm

Allelopathic; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC21-24=1.2 mM; Antiacne; Antiallergic; Antiasthmatic; Antibacterial; Antioxidant; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Antitussive; Antiulcer; Bacteriostatic; Diuretic 0.1 ml/rat; Fungicide; Herbicide IC50=200 mM IC50=22 uM; Insectifuge; Irritant; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Pesticide; Renoirritant; Spermicide ED100=0.015; Vulnerary

TERPINOLENE Bark 11 - 44 ppm

Allelochemic; Antifeedant; Antinitrosaminic; Deodorant; FLavor FEMA 15-60; Fungicide; Perfumery; Pesticide

ZINC Bark 11.4 - 20 ppm Leaf 34 ppm;

ACE-Inhibitor; Antiacne 135 mg/day; Antiacrodermatitic 8-34 mg/day/orl/chd; Antialopecic; Antialzheimeran 50 mg/day; Antianorexic; Antiarthritic? 50 mg/3x/day/orl/man; Anticanker 100 mg/day; Anticataract 30 mg/day; Anticoeliac; Anticold 50 mg; Anticolitic; Anticoronary 30 mg/day; AntiCrohn's; Antidandruff; Antidiabetic; Antidote (Cadmium); Antieczemic 150 mg/day; Antiencephalopathic; Antiepileptic 100 mg/day; Antifuruncular 45 mg/3x/day/man; Antiherpetic? 25 mg/day; Antiimpotence; Antiinfective 50 mg/day; Antiinfertility 60 mg/day; Antiinsomniac; Antilepric; Antileukonychic; Antiobesity 30 mg/day; Antiplaque; Antiprolactin; Antiprostatitic 50 mg/man/day/orl; Antirheumatic; Antispare-Tire 30 mg/day; Antistomatitic 50 mg/man/3x/day; Antisyndrome-X 30 mg/day; Antitinnitic 60-120 mg/day; Antitriglyceride 30 mg/day; Antiulcer 50 mg/3x/day/man 88 mg/rat/day/15 days; Antiviral?; Astringent; Copper-Antagonist; Deodorant; Hypotensive 30 mg/day; Immunostimulant; Immunosuppressant 300 mg/day/6 wks/orl/man; Insulinogenic 30 mg/day; Leptingenic 30-60 mg/man/day; Mucogenic; Pesticide; Spermigenic 60 mg/day; Testosteronigenic; Trichomonicide; Vulnerary

Re: [ ] Cinnamon (was Re: Cinnamon and Cloves)

I would bet that almost everyone in this group who uses cinnamon for its' "benefits" uses ground cinnamon because it is the most convenient, easily found, and convenient way to use it. I know I do. So if anyone else has info that we can easily understand about this, please post.

[Guest guest]

Surely the "bark" does not accumulate, being a fiber, but it has some interesting stuff.

Wonder what the efficacious chemical is? There are pinene extracts sold as anti-something.

Recall the bark is designed to ward off predators.

I can't imagine eating enough to be good or bad.

CINNAMALDEHYDE is the largest component. At 30,000 ppm, a tsp might be 0.1 gm.

Cinnamaldehyde reduction of platelet aggregation and thrombosis in rodents. PMID: 16626787

Cinnamaldehyde reduces IL-1beta-induced cyclooxygenase-2 activity in rat cerebral microvascular endothelial cells. PMID: 16624280

Delayed occurrence of H-ras12V-induced hepatocellular carcinoma with long-term treatment with cinnamaldehydes. PMID: 16405947

Antimicrobial activities of Eugenol and Cinnamaldehyde against the human gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori.Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. PMID: 16371157

Use of active substances of plant origin in chicken diets based on maize and locally grown cereals.Br Poult Sci. PMID: 16268107, "An increase in the lipase activity in pancreas and intestine wall was found in older birds fed on the plant extract supplemented diets."

Cinnamaldehyde-induced apoptosis in human PLC/PRF/5 cells through activation of the proapoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins and MAPK pathway. PMID: 15964311, "Cinnamaldehyde (Cin) has been shown to be effective in inducing apoptotic cell death in a number of human cancer cells. .....These results conclude that Cin triggers apoptosis in PLC/PRF/5 cells could be through the activation of pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family (Bax and Bid) proteins and MAPK signaling pathway.

Regards

1,8-CINEOLE Bark 165 - 800 ppm

(-)-Chronotropic 87 nl/ml; (-)-Inotropic; Acaricide; Allelopathic; Allergenic; Anesthetic; Anthelmintic; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC50=41 ug/ml; Antiallergic; Antibacterial 50 ppm; Antibronchitic; Anticariogenic; Anticatarrh; Anticholinesterase; Antifatigue; Antihalitosic; Antiinflammatory; Antilaryngitic; Antinociceptive; Antipharyngitic; Antirheumatic; Antirhinitic; Antiseptic; Antisinusitic; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic; Antitussive; Antiulcer; Candidicide; Carcinogenic; Choleretic; CNS-Stimulant; Convulsant; Counterirritant; Cytochrome-P450-Inducer; Decongestant; Degranulant 0.3 ul/ml; Dentifrice; Edemagenic inj; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 1-200; Fungicide; Gastroprotective; Gram(+)icide; Gram(-)icide; Hepatotonic; Herbicide IC50=78 uM; Hypotensive; Inflammatory inj; Insectifuge; Irritant; Myorelaxant; Nematicide; Neurotoxic; P450-Inducer; Perfume; Pesticide; Rubefacient; Secretogogue; Sedative; Spasmogenic; Surfactant; Testosterone-Hydroxylase-Inducer; Trichomonicide LD100=1,000 ug/ml

ALPHA-PINENE Bark 20 - 236 ppm

Allelochemic; Allergenic; Antiacne; Antibacterial; Antifeedant; Antiflu; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Antiviral; Cancer-Preventive; Coleoptophile; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 15-150; Herbicide IC50=30 uM; Insecticide 0.82 uM/fly; Insectifuge 50 ppm; Insectiphile; Irritant; P450-2B1-Inhibitor IC50=0.087 uM; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Spasmogenic; Tranquilizer; Transdermal

ALPHA-TERPINEOL Bark 40 - 264 ppm

ACE-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml (weak activity); Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml; Allelopathic; Antiacne; Antibacterial MIC=800-1,600 ug/ml; Anticancer; Anticariogenic; Antiseptic; Cicatrizant ED50=240 ug/g mus; FLavor FEMA 5-40; Insecticide 1.29 uM/fly; Motor-Depressant; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Termiticide IC100=5 mg/g; Vulnerary ED50=240 ug/g mus

BENZALDEHYDE Plant 26 - 104 ppm

Allergenic; Anesthetic; Antibacterial; Anticancer; Antipeptic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Antitumor; Candidicide; FLavor FEMA 150-800; Immunostimulant; Insecticide; Insectifuge 50 ppm; Motor-Depressant; Narcotic; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Pesticide; Sedative; Termiticide LD100=5 mg/g; Tyrosinase-Inhibitor ID50=0.82 mM ID50=820 uM ID50=830 uM ID50=87 ug/ml

BENZYL-BENZOATE Bark 66 - 400 ppm

Acaricide LD50=9.22 ug/sq cm cf DEET at 37.59 ug/sq cm; Allergenic; Antiasthmatic; Antidysmenorrheic; Antispasmodic; Antitumor ED50=8-15; Artemicide LC50=2 ppm; CNS-Depressant; CNS-Stimulant; FLavor FEMA 40-300; Hypotensive; Insectifuge; Irritant; Myorelaxant; Pediculicide; Pesticide; Scabicide

BETA-PINENE Bark 14 - 76 ppm

Allergenic; Antiinflammatory; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Candidicide; FLavor FEMA 15-600; Herbicide; Insectifuge; Irritant; Perfumery; Pesticide; Spasmogenic

BORNEOL Bark 2 - 8 ppm

(-)-Chronotropic 29 ug/ml; (-)-Inotropic; Allelochemic; Analgesic; Antiacetylcholine; Antibacterial MIC=125-250 ug/ml; Antibronchitic; Antiescherichic MIC=125 ug/ml; Antifeedant; Antiinflammatory; Antiotitic; Antipyretic; Antisalmonella; Antispasmodic ED50=0.008 mg/ml; Antistaphylococcic MIC=250 ug/ml; Antiyeast; Candidicide; Choleretic; CNS-Stimulant; CNS-Toxic; FLavor FEMA<1; Fungicide; Hepatoprotective; Herbicide IC50=470 mM IC50=470 uM; Inhalant; Insect-Repellent; Insectifuge; Irritant; Myorelaxant; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Tranquilizer

CAMPHENE Bark 18 - 72 ppm

Allelopathic; Antilithic?; Antioxidant; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 15-175; Hypocholesterolemic?; Insectifuge; Pesticide; Spasmogenic

CARYOPHYLLENE Bark 135 - 1,316 ppm

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor; Antiacne; Antiasthmatic; Antibacterial; Anticariogenic MIC=>1,600 ug/ml; Antiedemic; Antifeedant 500 ppm; Antiinflammatory IC50=100 uM; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic; Antistreptococcic; Antitumor; Candidicide; FLavor FEMA 20-200; Fungicide; Insectifuge; Irritant; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Termitifuge

CHLORINE Bark 300 ppm;

Antibacterial; Antiherpetic; Antiseptic; Antiviral; Candidicide; Fungicide; Pesticide

CHROMIUM Bark 2 - 10 ppm Leaf 14.4 ppm;

Amphiglycemic?; AntiAGE 200-1,000 ug; Antiaging; Antiatherosclerotic 20 ug/day; Anticorneotic; Antidiabetic 200-1,000 ug; Antidote (Lead); Antiglycosuric; Antiobesity; Antisyndrome-X 200-800 ug; Antitriglyceride 20 ug/day 200-1,000 ug; Hypocholesterolemic 20 ug/day 200-1,000 ug; Hypoglycemic; Hypotensive; Insulinogenic

CINNAMALDEHYDE Bark 6,000 - 30,000 ppm

Acaricide; Adrenergic; Allelochemic IC100=2.5 mM; Allergenic; Anesthetic; Antiaggregant 200 uM; Antibacterial MIC=250-1,000 ug/ml; Antienterococcic MIC=250 ug/ml; Antiescherichic MIC=500 ug/ml; Antiherpetic; Antiinflammatory; Antiklebsiellic MIC=1,000 ug/ml; Antileukemic; Antimutagenic; Antipneumonic; Antipseudomonic; Antipyretic; Antisalmonella MIC=500 ug/ml; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic MIC=250 ug/ml; Antiulcer 500 mg/kg/orl; Antiurease; Antiviral; Cancer-Preventive; Candidicide MIC=16-40 ppm; Choleretic 500 mg/kg/orl; Chronotropic; Circulatory-Stimulant; CNS-Depressant; CNS-Stimulant; COX-2-Inhibitor IC50=245 uM; Cyclooxygenase-Inhibitor; Cytotoxic ED50=5-60 ug/ml; FLavor; Fungicide 1.7-250 ppm MIC=16-40 ppm; Herbicide; Histaminic; Hypoglycemic; Hypotensive; Hypothermic; Inotropic; Insecticide; Irritant; Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor; Monoaminergic; Mutagenic; Nematicide 100 ug/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Sprout-Inhibitor; Teratogenic; Termiticide LD100=5 mg/g LD96=1 mg/g; Tranquilizer; Tyrosinase-Inhibitor ID50=129 ug/ml ID50=970 uM; Vasodilator; Vibriocide MIC=250 ug/ml

CINNAMYL-ACETATE Bark 510 - 2,040 ppm

FLavor FEMA 1-18; Nematicide MLC=1,000 uM; Pesticide

CINNAMYL-ALCOHOL Bark 26 - 104 ppm

Allelochemic IC50=0.68 uM; Antimutagenic; Herbicide 2.5 mM; Nematicide MLC=1,000 uM; Perfumery; Pesticide

CIS-OCIMENE Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Antibacterial; Antistaphylococcic; Fungicide

COUMARIN Bark:

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 10 ug/ml cow (weak activity, 11% inhibition); Allelochemic IC100=2 mM; Analgesic; Anesthetic; Antiaggregant; Antiandrogenic; Antibrucellosic; Anticancer (Kidney) 400-7,000 mg/day; Anticancer (Prostate); Antidiuretic; Antiedemic; Antiesherichic; Antiinflammatory; Antilymphedemic; Antimelanomic 50 mg/day; Antimetastatic 50 mg/man/day; Antimitotic; Antimononuccleotic; Antimutagenic; Antimycoplasmotic; Antipsittacotic; Antipsoriac; Antitoxoplasmotic; Antitumor 50 mg/day; Antitumor (GI); Antitumor (Kidney) 400-7,000 mg/day; Antitumor (Prostate); Bacteristat; Bruchiphobe; Cancer-Preventive 5-25 ug/ml; Carcinogenic 200 mg/kg orl mus; Cardiodepressant; Cardiotonic; Chemopreventive; DME-Inhibitor IC50=57.5 uM; Emetic; Estrogenic; Fungicide; Hemorrhagic; Hepatotoxic 0.8-1.71 mM/kg orl rat 100 mg/kg dog 2,500 ppm diet; Hypnotic; Hypoglycemic 250-1,000 mg/kg orl; Immunostimulant; Juvabional; Larvistat; Lymphocytogenic 100 mg/day; Lymphokinetic; Narcotic; Ovicide; Pesticide; Phagocytotic; Piscicide; Respirodepressant; Rodenticide; Sedative

CUMENE Bark 66 - 264 ppm

Narcotic

CUMINALDEHYDE Bark 4 - 100 ppm

Antibacterial; FLavor FEMA <1; Fungicide; Irritant; Larvicide; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Tyrosinase-Inhibitor ID50=0.05 mM; Ulcerogenic

DELTA-3-CARENE Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Allergenic?; Antibacterial; Antiinflammatory ipr; Dermatitigenic; FLavor FEMA; Insectifuge; Irritant; Pesticide

EUGENOL Bark 220 - 3,520 ppm

Acaricide LD50=5.47 ug/sq cm cf DEET at 37.59 ug/sq cm; Allergenic; Analgesic; Anesthetic 200-400; Antiaggregant IC50=0.3 uM; Antiarachidonate; Antibacterial 500 ppm MBC=400 ug/ml; Anticonvulsant; Antiedemic 100; Antifeedant; Antigenotoxic 50-500 mg/kg orl mus; Antiherpetic IC50=16.2-25.6 ug/ml; Antiinflammatory (11 uM) IC~97=1,000 uM; Antikeratotic IC50=16.2-25.6 ug/ml; Antimitotic; Antimutagenic; Antinitrosating; Antioxidant 10 uM IC65=30 ppm; Antiprostaglandin 11 uM IC50=9.2 mM; Antipyretic 3 ml/man/day; Antiradicular EC50=2 ul/l; Antisalmonella MIC=400 ug/ml; Antiseptic 3 ml/man/day 400 ug/ml; Antispasmodic; Antistaphylococcic; Antithromboxane; AntiTNF; Antitumor; Antiulcer; Antiviral IC50=16.2-25.6 ug/ml; Apifuge; Calcium-Antagonist IC50=200 uM gpg IC50=224 uM; Cancer-Preventive; Candidicide; Carcinogenic?; Carminative; Choleretic; CNS-Depressant; COX-1-Inhibitor IC97=1,000 uM; COX-2-Inhibitor IC50=129 uM IC>97=1,000 uM; Cytochrome-P450-Inhibitor; Cytotoxic 25 ug/ml; Dermatitigenic; Enterorelaxant; FLavor FEMA 10-500; Fungicide; Hepatoprotective 100 ppm; Herbicide; Insecticide; Insectifuge; Irritant; Juvabional; Larvicide; Motor-Depressant; Nematicide MLC=2,000 ug/ml; Neurotoxic; Perfumery; Pesticide; Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor 1 mM rbt IC50=9.2 uM; Sedative; Termiticide LD100=5 mg/g; Trichomonicide LD100=300 ug/ml; Trichomonistat IC50=10 ug/ml; Trypsin-Enhancer; Ulcerogenic; Varroacide; Vasodilator; Vermifuge

FARNESOL Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Allergenic; Antiadenomic; Anticancer (Pancreas) IC50=39 uM; Anticarcinomic (Colon); Anticarcinomic (Lung); Antileukemic; Antimelanomic IC50=50 uM/l; Antispasmodic; Apoptotic; FLavor FEMA 0.1-3; Juvabional; Nematicide MLC=100 ug/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Pheromonal; Sedative; Trichomonicide LD100=100 ug/ml

FIBER Bark 270,000 ppm;

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker; Antidiabetic; Antihypertensive; Antiobesity; Antitumor; Antiulcer; Beta-Blocker; Cancer-Preventive; Cardioprotective; Diuretic; Hypocholesterolemic; Hypotensive 10 g/man/day/orl; Hypouricemic; Laxative; Vasodilator

FURFURAL Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Antiseptic; FLavor FEMA 1-30; Fungicide; Insecticide; Irritant; Pesticide

GAMMA-TERPINENE Bark 3 - 12 ppm

Acaricide; ACE-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml (weak activity); Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC23=1.2 mM; Antifeedant; Antioxidant; FLavor FEMA 1-40; Insectifuge; Irritant; Perfumery; Pesticide

GERANIAL Bark:

Antibacterial; AntiEBV IC50=16 uM; Antiviral; Pesticide

GERANIOL Bark 6 - 24 ppm

Allergenic; Anthelmintic; Antibacterial MBC=800 ug/ml MIC=400 ug/ml MIC=64 ug/ml; Anticancer (Pancreas) IC50=265 uM; Anticariogenic MIC=400 ug/ml; Antimelanomic IC50=150 uM/l; Antisalmonella MIC=400 ug/ml; Antiseptic 400-800 ug/ml 7 x phenol MIC=64 ug/ml; Antispasmodic; Antitubercular; Antitumor; Antitumor (Pancreas) IC50=265 uM; Ascaricide; Cancer-Preventive; Candidicide; CNS-Stimulant; Embryotoxic; Emetic 3 x ipecac; Expectorant; FLavor FEMA 1-10; Fungicide IC93=2 mM; Herbicide IC100-2,000 uM; Insectifuge 50 ppm; Insectiphile; Mycobactericide MIC=64 ug/ml; Nematicide IC86=100 ug/ml MLC=1,000 ug/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative; Trichomonicide LD100=300 ug/ml

GERANYL-ACETATE Bark:

Allergenic; FLavor FEMA 1-20; Insectiphile; Perfumery; Sedative

IODINE Bark 3 ppm;

Acnegenic; Antibacterial; Antigoiter; Antiseptic; Antithyrotoxic; Antiviral; Dermatitigenic; Fungicide; Goitrogenic; Hyperthyroid >1 mm/day/diet; Protisticide; Thyrotropic

IRON Bark 60 - 421 ppm

Antiakathisic; Antianemic; Anticheilitic; Antimenorrhagic 100 mg/day/wmn/orl

ISOCARYOPHYLLENE Bark:

Perfumery

ISOEUGENOL Bark 2 - 8 ppm

Allergenic; Antiaggregant IC50=0.72 uM; Antiinflammatory; Antioxidant IC79=30 ppm; AntiTNF; Antitumor; Bacteristat; Cancer-Preventive; Candidistat; Cytotoxic 25 ug/mL; Fungistat 100 ug/mL; Motor-Depressant; Motor-Stimulant; Pesticide; Sedative; Trichomonistat IC50=10 ug/ml

LEAD Bark:

No activity reported.

LIMONENE Bark 46 - 184 ppm

Acaricide LC100=8 uM; AChE-Inhibitor; Allelochemic; Allergenic 1/20th carene; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC22-26=1.2 mM; Antialzheimeran?; Antibacterial; Anticancer; Antifeedant; Antiflu; Antilithic; Antimutagenic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic ED50=0.197 mg/ml; Antitumor; Antitumor (Breast); Antitumor (Pancreas); Antitumor (Prostate); Antiviral; Cancer-Preventive; Candidistat; Chemopreventive; Detoxicant; Enterocontractant; Expectorant; FLavor; Fungiphilic; Fungistat; Herbicide IC50=45 uM; Insecticide 0.37 uM/fly; Insectifuge; Irritant; Nematicide IC=100 ug/ml; Ornithine-Decarboxylase-Inhibitor ~750 mg/kg (diet); P450-Inducer; Pesticide; Photosensitizer; Sedative ED=1-32 mg/kg; Transdermal

LINALYL-ACETATE Bark:

Anesthetic 0.01-1 ug/ml; Antioxidant 400 ppm; Antispasmodic ED50=0.21 mg/ml; FLavor FEMA 2-15; Motor-Depressant; Perfumery; Sedative

MANGANESE Bark 66 - 140 ppm Leaf 101.6 ppm;

Antialcoholic; Antianemic; Antidiabetic 10-30 mg/man/day 3-5 mg/day; Antidiscotic; Antidyskinetic; Antiepileptic 450 mg/day; Antiototic; Antisyndrome-X 10-30 mg/man/day; Hypoglycemic

METHYL-EUGENOL Bark:

Anesthetic; Antibacterial; Anticonvulsant; Antidote (Strychnine); Antifeedant; Antioxidant EC50=100 ul/l; Antiradicular; Antiseptic; Cancer-Preventive; Carcinogenic; FLavor FEMA 5-15; Fungicide; Fungistat 100 ug/mL; Insectifuge; Myorelaxant; Narcotic; Nematicide MIC=1 mg/ml; Perfumery; Pesticide; Sedative

MUCILAGE Bark 20,000 - 37,000 ppm

Cancer-Preventive; Demulcent

MYRCENE Bark 5 - 20 ppm

ACE-Inhibitor 100 ug/ml; Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor; Allergenic; Analgesic; Antibacterial; Anticonvulsant; Antimutagenic; Antinitrosaminic; Antinociceptive 10-20 mg/kg ipr mus 20-40 mg/kg scu mus; Antioxidant; Antispasmodic; FLavor FEMA 0.5-9; Fungicide; Hypothermic; Insectifuge; Irritant; P450-2B1-Inhibitor IC50=0.14 uM; Perfumery; Pesticide

NIACIN Bark 8 ppm;

Allergenic; Antiacrodynic; Antiallergic 50 mg/2x/day; Antiamblyopic; Antianginal; Antichilblain; Anticonvulsant 3 g/day; Antidermatitic; Antidysphagic; Antiepileptic; Antihistaminic 50 mg/2x/day; Antihyperactivity 1.5-6 g/day; Antiinsomnic 1 g/day; AntiMeniere's; Antineuralgic; Antiparkinsonian 100 mg/day; Antipellagric; Antiscotomic; Antispasmodic 100 mg/2x/day; Antivertigo; Cancer-Preventive; Hepatoprotective; Hypoglycemic; Hypolipidemic; Sedative; Serotoninergic; Vasodilator

NICKEL Bark 1.1 ppm; Leaf 4.2 ppm;

Antiadrenalinic; Anticirrhotic?; Insulin-Sparing

P-CYMENE Bark 55 - 448 ppm

Analgesic; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC40=1.2 mM; Antibacterial; Antiflu; Antirheumatalgic; Antiviral; FLavor FEMA 12-250; Fungicide; Herbicide IC50=50 uM; Insectifuge; Irritant; Laxative; Pesticide; Sedative; Trichomonicide LD100=50 ug/ml

PHELLANDRENE Bark 63 - 252 ppm

Hyperthermic; Irritant; Spasmogenic; Tumor-Promoter

PHOSPHORUS Bark 674 - 1,100 ppm

Antiosteoporotic; Immunostimulant; Osteogenic

POTASSIUM Bark 5,525 - 6,000 ppm

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker; Antiarrhythmic; Antidepressant; Antifatigue; Antihypertensive; Antispasmodic; Beta-Blocker; Cardiotoxic 18,000 mg/man/day; Diuretic; Vasodilator

RUBIDIUM Bark 20 ppm;

No activity reported.

SABINENE Bark 2 - 8 ppm

Perfumery

SODIUM Bark 287 ppm;

Hypertensive

SULFUR Bark 1,900 ppm;

Acarifuge; Antiacne; Antiarthritic; Antidandruff; Antigrey; Antiosteoarthritic; Antiseborrheic; Antiseptic; Comedogenic; Keratolytic; Laxative; Parasiticide; Pesticide; Scabicide

TERPINEN-4-OL Bark 36 - 144 ppm

Allelopathic; Antiacetylcholinesterase IC21-24=1.2 mM; Antiacne; Antiallergic; Antiasthmatic; Antibacterial; Antioxidant; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Antitussive; Antiulcer; Bacteriostatic; Diuretic 0.1 ml/rat; Fungicide; Herbicide IC50=200 mM IC50=22 uM; Insectifuge; Irritant; Nematicide MLC=1 mg/ml; Pesticide; Renoirritant; Spermicide ED100=0.015; Vulnerary

TERPINOLENE Bark 11 - 44 ppm

Allelochemic; Antifeedant; Antinitrosaminic; Deodorant; FLavor FEMA 15-60; Fungicide; Perfumery; Pesticide

ZINC Bark 11.4 - 20 ppm Leaf 34 ppm;

ACE-Inhibitor; Antiacne 135 mg/day; Antiacrodermatitic 8-34 mg/day/orl/chd; Antialopecic; Antialzheimeran 50 mg/day; Antianorexic; Antiarthritic? 50 mg/3x/day/orl/man; Anticanker 100 mg/day; Anticataract 30 mg/day; Anticoeliac; Anticold 50 mg; Anticolitic; Anticoronary 30 mg/day; AntiCrohn's; Antidandruff; Antidiabetic; Antidote (Cadmium); Antieczemic 150 mg/day; Antiencephalopathic; Antiepileptic 100 mg/day; Antifuruncular 45 mg/3x/day/man; Antiherpetic? 25 mg/day; Antiimpotence; Antiinfective 50 mg/day; Antiinfertility 60 mg/day; Antiinsomniac; Antilepric; Antileukonychic; Antiobesity 30 mg/day; Antiplaque; Antiprolactin; Antiprostatitic 50 mg/man/day/orl; Antirheumatic; Antispare-Tire 30 mg/day; Antistomatitic 50 mg/man/3x/day; Antisyndrome-X 30 mg/day; Antitinnitic 60-120 mg/day; Antitriglyceride 30 mg/day; Antiulcer 50 mg/3x/day/man 88 mg/rat/day/15 days; Antiviral?; Astringent; Copper-Antagonist; Deodorant; Hypotensive 30 mg/day; Immunostimulant; Immunosuppressant 300 mg/day/6 wks/orl/man; Insulinogenic 30 mg/day; Leptingenic 30-60 mg/man/day; Mucogenic; Pesticide; Spermigenic 60 mg/day; Testosteronigenic; Trichomonicide; Vulnerary

Re: [ ] Cinnamon (was Re: Cinnamon and Cloves)

I would bet that almost everyone in this group who uses cinnamon for its' "benefits" uses ground cinnamon because it is the most convenient, easily found, and convenient way to use it. I know I do. So if anyone else has info that we can easily understand about this, please post.

[Guest guest]

Hi folks:

Given the, apparently dramatic, effects of CRON on biomarkers for CVD

and diabetes, it might seem inadvisable to swallow substances that

may add some further benefits for CVD and diabetes, if they

simultaneously increase the incidence of cancer.

I say the above while having no opinion of the overall desirability

of cinnamon for people on CRON. Indeed, I use cinnamon in my

previously published version of tomato soup. So I am very open-

minded to more input about this.

Rodney.

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> No, despite some attempts at finding negative research on pubmed.

> I am very interested as I use ground cinnamon on nearly everything!

> Not just for its insulin sensitivity improvements, but for

taste.

> I find it plays well in both sweet and savory dishes.

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> Thanks,

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