Common Names: Indian bark
Scientists studied Cinnamomum tamala for its anti-inflammatory properties. They found that Indian Bay leaf essential oil can reduce inflammation, but more research is needed to understand how it works.
Study on Cinnamomum tamala leaf oil shows high antioxidant and antidiabetic properties, with eugenol as main component. Potential for dietary supplement to control blood glucose levels.
Researchers combined ethanolic extracts of two plants to create a Polyherbal Ethanolic extract (PHEE) with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. PHEE incorporated in a gel showed improved wound healing and reduced bacterial load in infected wounds, outperforming Povidone iodine ointment.
Study identified active compounds in Indian Bay Leaf essential oil, targeting key genes in NSCLC. Shows potential as adjuvant therapy for lung cancer treatment, inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell proliferation.
Indian spice essential oils such as cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and bay leaves exhibit antibacterial properties, with cinnamon and a cardamom-cinnamon blend being the most effective. Cinnamon oil's active compounds bind to bacterial proteins, increasing susceptibility to the oil, making these oils potential weapons against foodborne pathogens.
The study analyzed the chemical composition of essential oils from Cinnamomum species, finding high levels of certain compounds. The oils showed potential as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, useful for pharmaceutical and fragrance industries.
In a study, ten bioactive compounds were identified in four plants and assessed for their cytotoxic and antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2. Apigenin, catechin, apiin, and cinnamic acid showed potential as prophylactic and therapeutic candidates in preventing or treating COVID-19. Using in silico biology tools, the researchers found that these compounds displayed a greater binding affinity to the N-terminal and C-terminal RNA binding domains of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein than remdesivir. Molecular dynamics simulation confirmed the stability of the ligand-protein complexes. These findings highlight the potential of naturally occurring compounds as novel drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2.