Cinnamon: It contains Cinnamomum, a compound known for its anti-inflammatory action,
that alleviates joint pain and swelling.
Further study showed on Biofactors in 2006 that the effects of Cinnamomum cassia the activity of the antioxidant enzymes(catalase,
superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase) in the liver of db/db mice were demonstrated.
Study showed Cinnamomum cassia extracts significantly decreased on blood glucose, increased levels of
reduced glutathione and the activities of glutathione reductase, glutathione S-transferase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase and superoxide dismutase in the liver.