2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde (2-MCA) is a natural compound of Cinnamomum cassiahas been widely studied with regard to its antitumor activity.

Neoechinulin A has anti-inflammatory effect against LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages through inhibition of the NF-κB and p38 MAPK pathways.

2-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde is a phenylpropanoid that can be isolated from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia. 2-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde inhibits Wnt/β-catenin, STAT3 signaling. 2-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde induces cell apoptosis 2-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde has antitumor and anti-inflammation activities.