The Effect of Cinnamomum Verum on Serum Glucose, GOT, GPT and Creatinine in Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

The possible effect of Cinnamomum verum on blood glucose was studied in patients with type-2 diabetes. Its effects on hepatic and renal function, and presence of other side effects were evaluated. Fasting blood glucose and serum GOT, GPT and creatinine levels were measured. The results shown that Cinnamomum verum produce significant decrease in serum glucose levels (P<0.05), while there was non significant changes (P>0.05) in serum GOT, GPT and creatinine levels. There was no mentioned side effect except gastric burning in one patient only