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Indonesia is one of the world's main producers of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii), but in the last five years, Indonesian cinnamon exports have decreased by around 10.13% per year. This decline is influenced by various factors that are closely related to competitiveness. As one of the plantation sub-sector commodities, cinnamon plays an important role in national economic development, especially in improving people's welfare. Cinnamon is used as an ingredient in food, beverages, medicines, cosmetics, and other industries. In addition to supporting income, this plant also contributes to environmental preservation, especially in river basins and conservation areas.Most of Indonesia's cinnamon exports come from areas such as Kerinci, West Sumatra, Central Java, and Yogyakarta, which are dominated by smallholder plantations. One of the MSMEs in Simarito Village, North Sumatra, is a cinnamon exporter with a capacity of 500-1000 tons per year. The success of this MSME is supported by the implementation of an effective STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning) marketing strategy, product innovation, and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. In an increasingly competitive market, developing marketing strategies and improving quality are the main keys to maintaining the sustainability of Indonesian cinnamon exports.

Yangko cake is a semi-wet food made from glutinous rice flour with the addition of a sugar solution. In order to improve the characteristics of the yangko cake, an ingredient is added, namely kidney bean flour and cinnamon extract. Kidney beans are one type of legume that has a high protein source so it can add nutritional value to food products. Kidney bean has an unpleasant taste, therefore it needs to be balanced with the addition of cinnamon extract, which is expected to reduce the unpleasant flavor of the yangko cake which consumers preferred. The experimental design used is a CRD, with the first factor being the ratio of glutinous rice flour and kidney bean flour with a ratio of 90:10, 80:20, and 70:30. The addition of cinnamon extract in various amounts (2 ml, 4 ml, and 6 ml) was the second element. The inclusion of substitute glutinous rice flour and kidney bean flour, coupled with the variation of cinnamon extract produced yangko cake with 3,80% fiber content and 5,76% protein content.  Chemically, physically and organoleptically, the best product from several formulations of the yangko cake was with 70:30 of glutinous rice flour to kidney bean flour and 6 ml of cinnamon extract, with 47.98% water content, 0.66% as content, 31,36% total sugar content and with a hardness of 28.82 N, a gumminess of 4.92 N, a chewiness of 2.28 N then a cohesiveness of 0.64 Ns.  The organoleptic characteristic of the yangko cake was the most preferred by the panelists, with a value of 3,76 (preferred). The yangko cake substitusion of glutinous rice flour and kidney beans with the addition of cinnamon extract is a food ingredient  that has quite high protein and fiber.

Coumarin, a key bioactive compound in cinnamon, is known for its anticoagulant, antibiotic, and anti-carcinogenic properties. This study investigates the potential of cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanni) extract as a natural anticoagulant using both the Lee-White method, for visual observation of clotting time, and blood smear analysis for microscopic evaluation. The research aims to assess the effectiveness of the extract in preventing blood coagulation compared to untreated blood samples. Results demonstrated that blood without any anticoagulant clotted within an average time of 5 minutes and 33 seconds. In contrast, blood treated with cinnamon extract did not exhibit coagulation, indicating a significant anticoagulant effect. Microscopic examination further supported these findings, as the blood cells in the treated samples appeared separated, with no visible aggregation or linkage between the cells. These findings suggest that cinnamon extract has strong potential as a natural anticoagulant, offering a safer and more accessible alternative to synthetic anticoagulants. Further research could explore its applications in medical treatments, particularly in conditions requiring blood thinning or clot prevention. This study highlights the potential of cinnamon as a valuable bioactive agent in the field of biomedical science, especially for anticoagulation therapies.

Dysmenorrhea is pain during menstruation, caused by an imbalance of the hormones progesterone, prostaglandins, and stress or psychological factors. Although generally harmless, it can cause discomfort for women. Dysmenorrhea can be treated in various ways, one of which is with cinnamon aromatherapy which is one of the therapies of choice to treat dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. Objective to determine the effect of cinnamon aromatherapy with inhalation method on dysmenorrhea pain intensity in female students at SMAN 1 Jogorogo Ngawi. This study used a pre-experimental design with a one group pretest-posttest design method with a total of 34 adolescent girls who experienced dysmenorrhea. The measuring instrument used NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) and data analysis using Wilcoxon Sign Rank test. The results of the study is the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain before being given cinnamon aromatherapy was dominated by moderate pain (85.3%) and the intensity of dysmenorrhea pain after being given cinnamon aromatherapy was dominated by mild pain (88,2%). The results of the Wilcoxon test showed a p value of 0.000 <0.05, meaning that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. There is an effect of cinnamon aromatherapy with inhalation method on dysmenorrhea pain intensity in female students at SMAN 1 Jogorogo.

This study aims to utilize herbal plants as the base material for making aromatherapy candles in Desa Sungai Majo Pusako, focusing on education, simulation, and demonstration of candle-making. The activity involves local women as participants who are taught about the benefits of aromatherapy candles, production techniques, and practical applications of herbal plants such as lime, cinnamon, and clove. The training results show that participants can practice making candles using herbal plants that were previously underutilized. The enhancement of skills and knowledge has increased awareness of the health and environmental benefits of aromatherapy candles and opened new business opportunities that can improve local income and economic welfare. Evaluation indicates that while there are challenges in producing high-quality candles, the activity has successfully encouraged innovative and creative thinking in utilizing natural resources. The strengths of the activity include practical skill development and economic opportunities, whereas its weaknesses lie in limited resources and initial participant knowledge. The findings suggest significant potential for developing environmentally friendly herbal-based candle products in the future.

This study aims to utilize herbal plants as the base material for making aromatherapy candles in Desa Sungai Majo Pusako, focusing on education, simulation, and demonstration of candle-making. The activity involves local women as participants who are taught about the benefits of aromatherapy candles, production techniques, and practical applications of herbal plants such as lime, cinnamon, and clove. The training results show that participants can practice making candles using herbal plants that were previously underutilized. The enhancement of skills and knowledge has increased awareness of the health and environmental benefits of aromatherapy candles and opened new business opportunities that can improve local income and economic welfare. Evaluation indicates that while there are challenges in producing high-quality candles, the activity has successfully encouraged innovative and creative thinking in utilizing natural resources. The strengths of the activity include practical skill development and economic opportunities, whereas its weaknesses lie in limited resources and initial participant knowledge. The findings suggest significant potential for developing environmentally friendly herbal-based candle products in the future.

Galangal (Kaempferia galanga L) is a plant in the Zingiberaceae family. Galangal is known as a famous traditional medicine in ancient times, kencur is generally used as a medicine for sore throats. Galangal can also be used as a medicine for bloating which can be used by pounding it first or can be consumed directly by chewing. Galangal can be processed first into traditional herbal medicine (kencur rice), processing kencur into traditional herbal medicine itself requires several other additional ingredients, as for the processing method, the galangal rhizome and ginger are washed first, then ground until soft and smooth. Then roast the rice flour and cinnamon, and wash the cardamom and then mash it until smooth, then squeeze it and then extract the juice. Majakerta is a sub-district located in Majalaya sub-district, apart from Majakerta in Majalaya there are also several other sub-districts, namely Biru, Bojong, Majasetra, Neglasari, Padamulya, Padaulu, Sukamaju, Sukamukti, Wangisagara, Cipaku, Rajadesa, and Drawati.  

Background: Indonesia is included in the category of gout arthritis sufferers which is quite high at 35% in the world, while in Central Java it reaches 7.3% while based on symptom diagnosis it is 24.7%, for the prevalence of gout arthritis in Sukoharjo City is 21.04%. The highest number of gout arthritis patients at the Sukoharjo Health Center is 134 sufferers, from the high value of gout arthritis in Indonesia if not treated cause pain and tingling in the joint area. For this reason, efforts are needed to control gout. One of the treatment is to do a warm compress of cinnamon. Purpose: Determine the pain scale before and after the administration of cinnamon warm compresses and see the effect of cinnamon warm compresses on pain in patients with gout arthritis. Method: This type of application uses a descriptive research method and by observing 2 respondents with a history of gout arthritis and given the implementation of a warm cinnamon compress. Result: The scale of pain after being given a warm cinnamon compress is mild pain. Conclusion: There is an effect of giving cinnamon warm compresses on pain in people with gout arthritis.

The study aimed to investigate the alkaloid content in cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) powder using the Soxhlet extraction method. Alkaloids are organic chemical compounds widely found in nature as secondary metabolites in both plants and animals. They possess a cyclic structure containing one or more basic nitrogen atoms, conferring unique basic properties. The research was conducted to provide a deeper understanding of the potential utilization of plant-derived alkaloids, particularly from cinnamon, in drug development. The study sought to determine the color of the precipitate formed in the extraction solution after the addition of Mayer's reagent and to investigate the effect of the number of Soxhlet extraction cycles on the color of the ethanol used in the research with cinnamon samples. The findings from this study contribute to the exploration of the alkaloid content in cinnamon and its potential applications in pharmaceutical development.

: The aim of this research is to determine the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction at Cinnamon Coffee and Eatery simultaneously, partially and dominantly . Type of explanatory research (Explanatory Research) with a quantitative approach. Based on the research results, it is known that Tangibles (X 1 ), Reliability (X 2 ), Responsiveness (X 3 ), Assurance (X 4 )and Empathy (X 5 ) simultaneously have a significant effect on customer satisfaction at Cinnamon Coffee and Eatery . Cinnamon Coffee and Eatery can improve the quality of reliability so that it can increase customer satisfaction than before, by providing more responsive and fast service, so that customers don't wait long to enjoy a product.

Gouty arthritis is a metabolic disease that mostly occurs in middle-aged to elderly men and women in the post-menopausal period. This metabolic disease is caused by the accumulation of monosodium urate monohydrate crystals in the joints and connective tissue tophi. Joint pain is a problem for elderly people in the world and in Indonesia. It was recorded according to (WHO, 2023) that in 2019, around 528 million people worldwide suffered from joint pain, an increase of 113% since 1990. Around 73% of joint pain sufferers were over 55 years old, and 60% were women. With a prevalence of 365 million people, the knee is the joint most frequently affected, followed by the hip and hand. By using cinnamon as a non-pharmacological measure to reduce pain caused by signs and symptoms of gouty arthritis. Method: Case study using nursing care for Mr. S by doing a warm cinnamon compress for 7 days. Results and Conclusions: Chronic pain problems were resolved with warm cinnamon compresses marked by Mr. S said the pain had disappeared and he could carry out daily activities. P: pain caused by gout Q: none R: none S: 1 T: none. Mr. S still looks smiling and no longer grimacing, Mr. S doesn't seem anxious, Mr. S appears to be able to carry out activities and does not avoid pain. TTV results TD: 130/80 mmH N: 84x/m RR: 22x/m S: 36.6℃.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of natural materials as antimicrobial agents in the treatment of freshwater fish diseases, with the aim of offering a safer and more sustainable alternative to synthetic chemicals and antibiotics. Using the literature review method, this study analyzed relevant current scientific articles. Results showed that extracts of betel leaf, neem leaf, cinnamon essential oil, basil essential oil, aloe vera, and propolis had significant antimicrobial activity against freshwater fish pathogens such as Flavobacterium columnare and Aeromonas hydrophila. Betel leaf extract and cinnamon essential oil showed inhibition rates of up to 85% and 82%, respectively. The advantages of using natural ingredients include environmental safety, reduced risk of antimicrobial resistance, and immunostimulating effects in fish. However, challenges such as ingredient availability, cost, and standardization still need to be addressed. This study suggests the development of natural ingredient-based products, standardization and quality testing, further research, and training for fish farmers. Collaboration between stakeholders is also important to reduce dependence on antibiotics. In conclusion, natural ingredients have great potential as effective and environmentally friendly antimicrobial agents in freshwater fish health management.