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Cinnamomum cassia Blume

Cinnamomum cassia Blume

Cinnamomum cassia Blume is also 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.

Warning: In large doses it may cause irritation.

Description

None recorded.

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 Cinnamomum cassia Blume's Bark are Asthma, Cough, Headache, Uterine Hemorrhages.

The indication of Cinnamomum cassia Blume's Decoction (bark) is Menses.

The indications of Cinnamomum cassia Blume's Essential Oil are Dyspepsia, Gastrointestinal Cramps, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Flatulence.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Cinnamomum cassia Blume is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb2.000 – 3.000 gN/A

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.

Substitutes

No information regarding Cinnamomum cassia Blume's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Cinnamomum cassia Blume's Oil are 1-Linalool, 1-Phellandrene, Alpha-Pinene, Cinnamaldehyde, Cumic Aldehyde, Eugenol, P-Cymene.

Antidotes

No information regarding Cinnamomum cassia Blume's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cinnamomum cassia Blume. (work in progress)