Cinnamic acid is a natural compound and has light yellow crystalline powder with a long shelf life. It's an organic substance with a lot of promise for medical uses, however, it's still relatively unknown. However, recent work with human skin cells has discovered some interesting applications for this naturally occurring material. One of the big things that cinnamic acid offers as a medical treatment is its anti-inflammatory properties, particularly when taken orally. It's been shown to reduce redness and pain in a few hours, even in severe cases of acne. For instance, cinnamic acid can make blemishes and zits less apparent, reducing their visibility to the naked eye.
Cinnamic Acid is also somewhat related to synthetic indigo (ventricular tachycardia), although the two substances are not completely unrelated. Synthetic Indigo (CT) is made by reacting the carboxylic acid in Cinnamaldehyde with the amino acids of the protein tryptophan, which is found in a number of protein-based substances such as turkey, milk, and poultry. If the tryptophan is mixed with the amino acid cysteine, the formation of tryptan hydroxylase is formed. Tryptophan is then converted into L-cysteine, which stimulates the oxygenation of blood vessels and thus reduces inflammation. Cinnamic Acid can also reduce the number of free radicals produced in the body, which is beneficial as well as giving us better overall health.
The main compounds in Cinnamic Acid, which can be extracted from the fruit pulp of the Cinnamomum verum plant, are L-carnithine, L-glutamic acid and Cinnamidin. L-carnithine is the precursor of L-glutamic acid, which in turn produces ethyl esters. Ethyl esters are useful as a source of energy and as an antioxidant, as they are highly reactive towards any form of acid, ester, or carbonic acid (acid that arises through the breakdown of matter). The fragrance manufacturers and distillers have been using ethyl esters for many years in order to preserve the fragrance of spirits and wines.
No comments:
Post a Comment