| As a flavouring agent as well as a medicinal herb, cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has been used throughout history
for its health benefits. The culture in which it is used may vary from one another. Observe how the Indian population views
cinnamon and how it is used in their daily lives. In Pondicherry, India, a novel questionnaire was utilized in a 3-month
cross-sectional study. This survey resulted in the collection of 600 responses in total. It was found that 95.6% of
respondents were females, 75.54 % were adults, 66.7% were married, and 60.21 % had a bachelor's degree. Eighty-five
percent of those surveyed knew about cinnamon and used it as a bark (40.7%) and as a flavouring agent (758%). A
majority (50%) of menstrual pain and menstrual cramps were relieved by using this medication, while 36.0% of people
used it as an antidiabetic, while 6.7% of people used it for weight loss. Family and relatives (76.0%) used cinnamon, i.e.,
folkloric knowledge, to provide information on cinnamon use. Indians' knowledge and usage of cinnamon are influenced
by folkloric uses of the spiceddd |
