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Cinnamomum species, which include Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon) and Cinnamomum cassia, have been traditionally used in various cultures for medicinal purposes, including the treatment of fungal infections. Recent scientific research has validated some of these traditional uses by demonstrating antifungal activity of cinnamon extracts and essential oils in vitro. Studies have found that compounds such as cinnamaldehyde and eugenol, which are present in cinnamon bark and leaf oils, exhibit inhibitory effects against a range of pathogenic fungi, including Candida albicans, Aspergillus species, and Trichophyton species. These effects have been observed in laboratory settings using both crude extracts and isolated constituents. The proposed mechanisms include disruption of fungal cell membranes and interference with critical cellular processes.

However, while there is promising in vitro evidence, clinical studies in humans are limited. Most research to date has not moved beyond the laboratory or animal testing phases. As a result, while cinnamon demonstrates antifungal properties in controlled environments, its efficacy, safety, and appropriate dosage for treating fungal infections in humans are not fully established. Therefore, the use of Cinnamomum for fungal infections is supported by scientific evidence at a preclinical level, warranting further research before it can be recommended as a standard treatment.

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