Therapeutic potential of cinnamon for neurological disorders: A mini-review

Abstract

An increasing amount of evidence suggests that cinnamon, due to its rich source of polyphenol content, may exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, hence could be used in the treatment of variety of diseases. in this regard, many studies explored the effects of cinnamon and its bioactive components (coumarin, cinnamic acid, cinnamaldehyde and type A procyanidin polymers) on various neurological diseases including Parkinson’s disease, neuroinflammation, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, migraine, and hyperactivity. The present study attempts to review available data concerning the therapeutic potential of cinnamon and its derivatives in neurological disorders.

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