1. Improve blood sugar: Cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid in cinnamon leaves can promote insulin secretion, thus reducing blood sugar level.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: The volatile oil and flavonoids in cinnamon leaves have strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and can be used to treat respiratory tract infections and other diseases.
3. Protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: Flavonoids and flavanols in cinnamon leaves can reduce blood lipid levels and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
4. Eliminating dampness and resolving phlegm: Cinnamon leaves have the effects of resolving phlegm, relieving cough and promoting diuresis, and can be used to treat damp-heat and excessive phlegm.
5. Insect repellent and sterilization: The volatile oil and flavonoids in cinnamon leaves have the function of insect repellent and sterilization, and are used to treat intestinal parasites and oral ulcers.
In a word, Cinnamomum cassia leaves have a variety of medicinal active ingredients, which can be used to treat many diseases and improve human health. However, it should be noted that Cinnamomum cassia leaves not only have the above effects, but also have certain toxicity, so they cannot be eaten excessively or used for a long time. At the same time, cinnamon leaves are not suitable for pregnant women, children and weak people.