Cinnamon bark comes from a small evergreen tree(Корица), that is native to India
а такжеШри Ланка,where it has been traditionally used as a spice.Cinnamon bark is a very common
ингредиентin products such as toothpaste, полоскание для рта, жевательная резинка, and soft drinks. Also many
feel it ithelpful in handling certain ailments and other issues. Herbalists recommend cinnamon bark
to helpwith digestive problems, тошнота, рвота, понос, asthma brought on by cold, backache,
menstrual problems, и т.д.Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service have found polyphenolic
polymer compoundsfrom cinnamon barkthat could become natural ingredients in products aimed
at lowering blood sugar levels. Recent studies demonstratethat watersoluble polymeric compounds
isolated from cinnamon basrk have insulinenhancing biological activity inthe in vitro assay
measuring the insulindependent effects on glucosetabolism and also function as antioxidants.
Cinnamaldehyde is the main constituent of oils of cassia, cinnamon barks and roots.
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