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Cinnamon has unique healing abilities that comes from three basic types of components in the Essential Oils found in its bark. These oils contain active components called cinnamaldehyde , cinnamyl acetate , and cinnamyl alcohol , plus a wide range of other volatile substances. Cinnamon's essential oils also qualify it as an "anti-microbial" food, and cinnamon has been studied for its ability to help stop the growth of bacteria as well as fungi, including the commonly problematic yeast Candida . Cinnamon may also significantly help people with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to respond to insulin, thus normalizing their blood sugar levels.