What are the pharmacological effects of cinnamaldehyde?

Cinnamaldehyde is an essential oil extracted from the leaves, bark, roots and flowers of the cinnamon plant, which possesses significant biological functions including antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer properties. Research findings indicate that it also exhibits antifungal activity against a variety of fungi, including Candida albicans. Nano-cinnamaldehyde demonstrates excellent antifungal activity against more than 65% of Candida isolates, making it a potential active agent for the treatment of oral candidiasis.

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