SAFE
Cinnamon Dalchini
Cinnamomum verum Ceylon cinnamon Unani
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Unani Herbs
PubMed Studies
2,400
About
Ceylon cinnamon (Dalchini) in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine for blood sugar regulation, antimicrobial, and digestive support. Safe form with minimal coumarin.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Based on Unani Tibb principles of temperament modification and humoral balance. Active alkaloids, flavonoids, and essential oils provide receptor-mediated, enzyme-inhibitory, and antioxidant mechanisms of action identified in modern research.
📊 Effectiveness
Blood sugar regulation
Evidence Grade A · 14 studies · n=1,800 · Meta-analysis available
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Cassia cinnamon has high coumarin. Ceylon form preferred. Anticoagulant interaction. Antidiabetic interaction.
🏷️ Other Names
Cinnamomum verum Ceylon cinnamon Unani