Cinnamon is a perennial plant deeply rooted in the world of ethnopharmacology. It is one of the most ubiquitous spices revered globally. Its historical use as a traditional phytomedicine spans several centuries. Cinnamon is a medicinal plant with different compounds in its bark, leaves, fruits, and roots, like cinnamaldehyde, cinnamate, and cinnamic acid. Research on animals, in-vivo and in-vitro, showed that cinnamon has many health benefits as per Ayurveda and medical. These benefits include its ability to fight against various bacteria and fungi, and even some viruses. Similarly, It helps to reduce swelling and also works as an antioxidant. Cinnamon shows promising results in managing conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular health, and it also has effects as an antidepressant and even the potential to inhibit cancer progression. Additionally, its perceived efficacy as an analgesic underscores its multifaceted role in promoting human health. While this review comprehensively illuminates the medicinal and Ayurvedic attributes of cinnamon in both preclinical and clinical studies, its widespread utilisation in everyday life underscores its cultural and practical significance. Nevertheless, given the complex nature of its effects, this review highlights the imperative need for further research to establish comprehensive and conclusive recommendations regarding its optimal usage and potential therapeutic benefits.

Keywords- Cinnamon, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antiviral.