SAFE
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Cinnamomum verum
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Herbs & Botanicals
PubMed Studies
2
About
Ceylon cinnamon bark extract contains cinnamaldehyde and proanthocyanidins. Used for blood sugar regulation, cholesterol, and anti-inflammatory effects.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Contains bioactive phytochemicals (alkaloids, terpenoids, polyphenols, or glycosides) modulating cellular signalling pathways. Primary mechanisms include enzyme inhibition, receptor modulation, and transcription factor activation relevant to documented clinical indications.
📊 Effectiveness
Blood sugar control
Evidence Grade B · 18 studies · n=2,200
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Cassia cinnamon: high coumarin content, hepatotoxic in large doses. Ceylon cinnamon is much safer. Drug interaction with antidiabetics.
🏷️ Other Names
Cinnamomum verum