Cinnamomum cassia Presl.Cassia Twig Extract.

Contents

• Plant Description and Basic Data:'Spice of spices'?
• Phytochemicals and Constituents:Cassia Twig Cinnamon.
• Etymology of Cassia.
• Premodern statements of function of Cassia Twig.
• Referential Advice of Cassia Twig.
• Functions and indications of Cassia Twig.
• More Common Indications of Cassia Twig.
• Flavor description of Cinnamon.
• Cassia Twig Cinnamon Twig and Its Modern Popular Uses.
• Cassia Cinnamon and Stomach Strong.
• Cautions and contraindications of Cassia Twig.
• Difference between Cinnamon Twig(Gui Zhi) and Chinese Cassia Bark(Rou Gui).
• How search engine think about Cinamon...or...Cinnamon...or...Cassia...or...Senna...or...Spice...or...
• Research Update:Cassia Twig.

Cautions and contraindications of Cassia Twig.:

Suggestive Dosage:

 In Chinese medicine, cinnamon is usually taken in combination with other herbs. Below are some typical dosages for cinnamon alone.
 Tincture: Take up to 4 ml with water three times daily.
 Tea: Take 1 cup 2 to 3 times daily at mealtimes.
 Crushed: Take 1/2 tsp (2 to 4 g) daily.

 Precautions and Cautions:

 This ingredient is acrid and warm and it strengthens heat. Therefore, it easily damages yin and stirs the blood. This medicinal is contraindicated in warm heat diseases and yin vacuity-yang exuberance conditions, throat problems, or bleeding conditions or in those who habitually have fire internally with a dry mouth and tongue. It should be used cautiously in pregnant women and those with excessively profuse menstrual flow.
 Cinnamon bark may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.
 Cinnamon bark is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.
 Do not take essential oil of cinnamon bark internally unless under professional supervision. Internal ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, and possible kidney damage.
 Essential oil of cinnamon bark is one of the most hazardous essential oils and should not be used on the skin. External application of the oil may cause redness and burning of skin.
 Cinnamon bark should not be given to children under two years of age.
 Cinnamon bark is considered toxic if taken in excess.
 Cinnamon bark should not be given to persons with inflammatory liver disease; in large quantities, it can irritate the liver.
 Contraindications: febrile diseases, fire hyperactivity due to yin deficiency, bleeding, and pregnancy.
 

 Side effects:Mild side effects include stomach upset, sweating, and diarrhea. Large doses can cause changes in breathing, dilation of blood vessels, sleepiness, depression, or convulsions. Excessive use of cinnamon bark may cause red, tender gums; mouth ulcers; inflamed taste buds; and a severe burning sensation in the mouth.

 Interactions:Some interactions with other medications have been reported. Cinnamon oil may cause skin irritation if applied to the skin together with acne medications that contain retinoic acid. Cinnamon bark has also been reported to intensify the effects of medications given to lower blood pressure. Persons taking cinnamon bark should discontinue its use two weeks before any surgery requiring general anesthesia because of the herb's tendency to lower blood pressure.

 Indicated for:Abdominal Pain, arthritis, asthma, backaches, bloating, bronchitis, candida, cholera, cold or flu with chilliness, aching, sweating but cold skin, constipation, coronary problems, diarrhea, digestive irritation, dysmenorrhea, excessive menstruation, fevers, flatulence, gastric disorders, haemorrhoids, hypertension, indigestion, nausea, nephritis, parasites, passive gastric/pulmonary/intestinal/renal bleeding, psoriasis, stomach upset, vomiting, warts.

 Safety and Toxicity:LD50 (mice/herb decoction/oral): 624.7mg/kg (administered during day), and 773.6mg/kg (administered at night).

Reference:

• 1.Cinnamomum cassia Presl.Cassia Twig Extract.

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♣ last edit date:12th,Oct.2010.