Organic Cassia Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic Cassia against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Organic Cassia is a dietary supplement by Zongle Therapeutics with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, digestive upset, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 442 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cassia. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Cassia by Zongle Therapeutics
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Organic Cassia by Zongle Therapeutics is a liquid made from one active ingredient: cassia cinnamon. The product also contains cinnamon cassia oil that has been steamed and distilled as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for cassia cinnamon is insufficient to rate its effectiveness for the conditions listed in our data — amenorrhea (absent periods), angina (chest pain), common cold, diabetes, diarrhea, and high cholesterol (dyslipidemia). That means we don't yet hold reliable trial evidence showing it works for any of these.
If you're considering this supplement for one of those reasons, talk with your pharmacist about what the current science shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Cassia cinnamon in food amounts is generally well tolerated. However, this is a concentrated liquid supplement, not a food amount.
The main safety concern is coumarin, the active compound in cassia — large doses taken for extended periods may harm the liver over time, especially if you already take other medications that stress your liver. Avoid high-dose supplement amounts during pregnancy; food amounts are likely fine.
In trials, a small number of people reported a rash, and one case described eyelid dermatitis in someone with a documented cinnamon allergy. One person also experienced low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) severe enough to cause a seizure during a trial, though it's unclear whether the supplement caused it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Double-check this supplement with your pharmacist if you take hepatotoxic drugs (medications that stress your liver) or diabetes medications. Both carry a Moderate risk of additive effects.
Your pharmacist can review your specific prescriptions using the tool on this page.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Cassia cinnamon is generally well tolerated in typical amounts, but this liquid concentrate delivers higher doses. If you take diabetes medications or drugs that can harm the liver, check with your pharmacist first — dose adjustments may be needed.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor about whether this supplement fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Organic Cassia, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Zongle Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 856426006504 |
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 276619 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic Cassia by Zongle Therapeutics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cassia | 60 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cinnamon Cassia Oil, Steamed Distilled
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
For aromatic, topical or internal use.
For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid. For topical use dilute with carrier oil.
Formulation
USDA certified organic
Promotes healthy digestion Maintains healthy metabolic function Supports a healthy immune system Uplifting and warming
Certified Organic USDA Organic
Therapeutic grade
GMO free Artificial ingredients free Paraben free Pesticide free Preservatives free Gluten free
Vegan
Origin: China Bottled in USA
Certified organic by GCIAOCP
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.
Keep out of reach of children.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Formula
Cinnamomum cassia
FDA Statement of Identity
Essential Oil Supplement
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
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Organic Cassia by Zongle Therapeutics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic Cassia by Zongle Therapeutics
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.
Cassia
Interacts with442 drugs
Cassia cinnamon is the common, inexpensive cinnamon used in cooking, and it is also taken as a supplement, most often for blood sugar support. The evi...
Cassia monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cinnamon Cassia Oil, Steamed Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic Cassia by Zongle Therapeutics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Zongle Therapeutics Organic Cassia is a single-ingredient liquid supplement containing cassia cinnamon, which does interact with certain medications.
The most serious documented concern is with drugs that stress the liver (hepatotoxic drugs). Large doses of cassia cinnamon might add to that strain — cassia contains coumarin, a compound that can damage the liver in animal studies, and very high doses of coumarin in humans (50–7,000 mg daily) have caused liver injury that improved after stopping it.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Cassia cinnamon may also lower blood sugar levels, so it could have additive effects with diabetes medications. If you take insulin or other drugs to lower blood glucose, you might need a dose adjustment — that's a conversation to have with your doctor or pharmacist.
Although cassia cinnamon is generally well tolerated in food amounts, this liquid supplement delivers concentrated doses. Altogether, these interactions span 425 individual medications.
Run your exact prescriptions through the interaction checker on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic Cassia interact with 442 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Cassia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cassia
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaAntidiabetes Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cassia cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Organic Cassia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CassiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
Read the full Cassia + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Organic Cassia with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Cassia
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, cassia cinnamon may have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Cassia cinnamon may lower blood glucose levels, and have additive effects in patients treated with antidiabetic agents. Dose adjustments to diabetes medications might be necessary.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, large doses of cassia cinnamon might cause additive effects when used with hepatotoxic drugs.
There is some concern that ingesting large amounts of cassia cinnamon for an extended duration might cause hepatotoxicity in some people. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can cause hepatotoxicity in animal models. In humans, very high doses of coumarin from 50-7000 mg/day can result in hepatotoxicity that resolves when coumarin use is discontinued. Lower amounts might also cause liver problems in sensitive people, such as those with liver disease or those taking potentially hepatotoxic agents.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Cassia, from the product label.
Zongle Therapeutics
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- Zongle Therapeutics LLC
- City
- Norcross
- State
- GA
- ZipCode
- 30093
- Web Address
- www.zongletherapeutics.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Cassia’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Organic Cassia's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 20 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Cassia Cinnamon 20 references
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Khan A, Safdar M, Ali Khan M, et al. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215-8. PubMed
- De Benito V, Alzaga R. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from cassia (Chinese cinnamon) as a flavouring agent in coffee. Contact Dermatitis 1999;40:165. PubMed
- Drake TE, Maibach HI. Allergic contact dermatitis and stomatitis caused by a cinnamic aldehyde-flavored toothpaste. Arch Dermatol 1976;112:202-3.
- Press release. Cinnamon capsules to reduce blood sugar are medicinal products! Efficacy has not been scientifically proven - some products contain high levels of coumarin. Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfM), Germany, November 11, 2006. Available a
- Felter SP, Vassallo JD, Carlton BD, Daston GP. A safety assessment of coumarin taking into account species-specificity of toxicokinetics. Food Chem Toxicol 2006;44:462-75. PubMed
- Crawford P. Effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering hemoglobin A1C in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled trial. J Am Board Fam Med 2009;22:507-12. PubMed
- Akilen, R., Tsiami, A., Devendra, D., and Robinson, N. Glycated haemoglobin and blood pressure-lowering effect of cinnamon in multi-ethnic Type 2 diabetic patients in the UK: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Diabet.Med. 2010; PubMed
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- Wickenberg J, Lindstedt S, Nilsson J, Hlebowicz J. Cassia cinnamon does not change the insulin sensitivity or the liver enzymes in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance. Nutr J 2014 Sep 24;13:96. PubMed
- Brancheau D, Patel B, Zughaib M. Do cinnamon supplements cause acute hepatitis? Am J Case Rep 2015;16:250-4. PubMed
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- Bernaola J, Valverde-Monge M, Otal-Buesa M, Cullen D, Heras-Mendaza F. Cinnamon allergic contact cheilitis. Contact Dermatitis 2023;88(5):418-419. PubMed
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