Written by Hussa Mobarak Muwainea,
Bsc. Pharm, MSc. Toxicology Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abstract
OVERVIEW
As in Figure 1, Cinnamon, a member of the Cinnamomum spp., Lauraceae family, is a unique natural product that has been the subject of extensive and rigorous research. This family, with over 250 evergreen trees, is predominantly found in Asia, China, and Australia. Among the most studied varieties are Cinnamomum verum and Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also known as natural cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, or Mexican cinnamon. The previous botanical name for C. verum, C. zeylanicum, is derived from the last name for Sri Lanka, Ceylon. Various components of cinnamon, including leaves, bark, fruits, root bark, flowers, and buds, have been used to isolate essential oils and extracts. Cinnamon is composed of more than 80 compounds that serve various purposes. Eugenol, phenol, linalool, and cinnamon aldehyde are the primary ingredients in cinnamon extracts and essential oils.
Regulations: Had been registered in the following countries: United States of America (USA).
Registration number (S.A.): Not available. Read More…