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@article{201383,
        author = {Gayatri Ankush Godambe and Payal Jagtap and Shivanjali Ghare and Arati Asawale},
        title = {Darchini (Cinnamon): A versatile drug of medicine},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5007-5016},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201383},
        abstract = {Cinnamomum verum (also called cinnamon or dalchini) is a well-known spice plant with many medicinal uses. It was earlier called Cinnamomum zeylanicum, a name taken from Sri Lanka’s old name, Ceylon. This plant mainly grows in Sri Lanka and the southern parts of India. It belongs to the Lauraceae family.
Cinnamon is made from the dried inner bark of the tree after removing the outer layer. Since ancient times, it has been used as a spice and medicine. Today, it is also used in products like candies, chewing gums, mouthwash, and toothpaste.
The plant contains important chemicals such as cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, cinnamate, and eugenol, which give it medicinal properties. These compounds help in many health conditions.
Cinnamon has several health benefits like:
•	Antimicrobial (kills germs)
•	Helps in wound healing
•	Controls diabetes
•	Anti-HIV activity
•	Reduces anxiety
•	Helps in Parkinson’s disease
Major chemical components of cinnamon include eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, camphor, and others. Among these, cinnamaldehyde has been widely studied for its effects.
Overall, Cinnamomum verum is an important medicinal plant used worldwide for its health benefits.},
        keywords = {Cinnamomum verum, Dalchini, Medicinal properties, Volatile oils, Antimicrobial, Anti-HIV, Antidiabetic},
        month = {May},
        }