Intake of 2g of cinnamon for 12 weeks significantly reduces the HbA1c, SBP and DBP among poorly controlled type 2 diabetes patients. Cinnamon supplementation could be considered as an additional dietary supplement option to regulate blood glucose and blood pressure levels
Small, short study finds benefit of essential oils for menstrual cramps. The blend of cinnamon, clove, rose, and lavender reduced menstrual cramps over a one month study. I would like to see a longer study, but good results nonetheless.
The antimicrobial properties of essential oils have been known for many centuries.
Essential oils of spices and herbs (thyme, origanum, mint, cinnamon, salvia and clove) were found to possess the strongest antimicrobial properties among many tested.