Cinnamon
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Cinnamomum cassia Blume is aslo known as Cinnamomum zeylanicum Breyn, belongs to Lauraceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Qirfa, Salikha.
The English Name for this herb is Cinnamon.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Chinese Cassia, Darchini, Qarfa, Taj.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Cinnamomum cassia Blume are Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Haemostatic, Refrigerant, Stimulant.
Indications
The Indications of Bark of Cinnamomum cassia Blume are Asthma, Cough, Headache, Uterine Hemorrhages.
The Indications of Essential Oil of Cinnamomum cassia Blume are Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal Cramps, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Flatulence.
The Indication of Decoction (bark) of Cinnamomum cassia Blume is Menses.
No Contra Indication information is available for Cinnamomum cassia Blume.
Temperaments
The Temperament of Cinnamomum cassia Blume is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Cinnamomum cassia Blume is used in the preparation of Ayarij Fiqra, Dawa-ul-Misk Mo'tadil Jawahardar, Hab Amber Momyaie, Hab Mumsik surkh, Hab Saqmuniya, Jawarish Fawakih, Jawarish Filafali, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Kamuni Akbar, Jawarish Kamuni Kabir, Jawarish Kamuni Mushil, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Jawarish Tamar Hindi, Jawarish Zanjabil, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Mo'tadil, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Chob Chini, Ma'jun Falasfa, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Jalinus Lului, Ma'jun Jiryan Khas, Ma'jun Ser Alvi Khan, Ma'jun Supari Pak, Ma'jun Talkh, Ma'jun Ushba, Mufarreh Kabir, Safuf Basbasa, Safuf Muhazzil, Safuf Shirin compounds.
Dosage
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Whole Herb | 2.000g - 3.000g | |
Herb's Description
No information regarding Cinnamomum cassia Blume's description is currently available.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in India, Middle East, Sub-Continent.
Substitutes
No information regarding Cinnamomum cassia Blume's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Cinnamomum cassia Blume's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Cinnamomum cassia Blume's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In large doses it may cause irritation.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cinnamomum cassia Blume. (work in progress)