Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is used as a medicinal remedy because of its nutritional
properties. Cinnamon has enough quantity of micro and macronutrient and additionally fatty acids,
carbohydrates, amino acids, etc. Phytochemicals which include secondary metabolites, increase
their medicinal value. Quantitative and qualitative content material is recognized via different tools
like IR Spectroscopy (Infrared spectroscopy), GLC (gas-liquid chromatography), MS (Mass
spectrometry), and HPLC (High-pressure liquid chromatography). Scientists and researchers used
to detect techniques for the identification of different concentrations of phytochemicals. Phenols,
alkaloids, tannins, steroids, flavonoids, saponins, carbohydrates, proteins, terpenoids, coumarins,
and some vitamins are found in cinnamon oil, an extract of cinnamon that has excessive medicinal
value. These phytochemicals reduce inflammation and microbial activity and also increase
antioxidant effects. These phytochemicals contain anticancer, anti-mutagenic, and antidiabetic
compounds. Additionally, the preservative compound also detects bacteria and pathogens.
Keywords: Cinnamomum zeylanicum, phytochemicals, secondary metabolites, anti-
microbial, phenols, vitamins
Publication date: 01/03/2024
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.3.7897
