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Source of validity: Traditional
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Cinnamaldehyde, the main component of cinnamon oil, has been traditionally used in various cultures for its aromatic and medicinal properties, including the relief of sinus congestion. In traditional systems such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, cinnamon preparations (which contain cinnamaldehyde) are sometimes employed to alleviate symptoms of colds and congestion, likely because of their warming, stimulating, and mildly antimicrobial effects. The inhalation of cinnamon oil vapors is believed to help clear nasal passages and ease breathing, though this is largely based on anecdotal and traditional usage rather than robust scientific studies.

Scientific evidence directly supporting cinnamaldehyde for treating or relieving sinus congestion is limited. While cinnamaldehyde does demonstrate some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity in vitro, there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials assessing its efficacy for sinus congestion or related conditions in humans. Its use for this purpose thus remains rooted in traditional practice rather than being firmly validated by modern clinical research.

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