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GlossaryCinnamon

spice from inner bark of Cinnamomum trees

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum. It is commonly used in both sweet and savory dishes for its warm, aromatic flavor. In addition to its culinary uses, cinnamon has been studied for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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research Mechanistic and Therapeutic Insight into the Effects of Cinnamon in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review

5 citations, October 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research”

Cinnamon can help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, improve menstrual cycles and fertility, and positively affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and find the best dosage.

Efficacy and Safety of Standardized Cinnamon Bark Extract for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Weight Loss and Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study

research Efficacy and Safety of Standardized Cinnamon Bark Extract for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Weight Loss and Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study

2 citations, August 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research”

Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.

research Potential Role of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) to Reduce the Risk of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Managing Obesity: A Review

1 citations, October 2022 in “Journal of food and nutrition research”

Cinnamon may help manage obesity and improve conditions related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

research Development and Optimization of Finasteride-Cinnamon Oil-Loaded Ethanol-Free Microemulsions for Transdermal Delivery

1 citations, January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology”

The optimized microemulsion with cinnamon oil effectively delivers finasteride through the skin without damaging hair.

research Hair Growth Activity of Hair Tonic Preparations Containing Cinnamon Essential Oil (Cinnamomum Burmanii) and Virgin Coconut Oil

October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian Indonesia”

Cinnamon essential oil and virgin coconut oil hair tonic promoted hair growth, with the highest concentration performing better than the positive control.

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community Oxytocin, empathy, hair, and cinnamon

in General 87 upvotes 3 months ago

Low oxytocin levels in hair are linked to reduced empathy and may affect hair growth. Cinnamic acid can promote hair growth by activating oxytocin receptors.

community How to make topical melatonin?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about creating a topical melatonin treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

in Hair Systems 2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

community 3 months progress fin/min and rosemary oil

in Progress Pictures 33 upvotes 6 months ago

A 22-year-old shared progress pictures after 3 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, and rosemary oil for aggressive hair loss. The treatments helped with dryness and itchiness, despite initial heavy shedding.

community Oral minoxidil is not an option anymore

in Minoxidil 42 upvotes 7 months ago

A user can't refill their oral minoxidil prescription due to it being out of stock and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. Suggestions include finding it at another pharmacy, ordering online, using topical minoxidil orally, and considering finasteride or dutasteride.

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