Published February 1, 1990.
Name of Drug
Cinnamomi ceylanici cortex, cinnamon.
Composition of Drug
Cinnamon consists of the dried bark, separated from cork and the underlying parenchyma, of young branches and shoots of Cinnamomum verum J.S. Presl (syn. C. zeylanicum Blume) [Fam. Lauraceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.
The bark contains essential oil.
Uses
For loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints such as mild, spastic condition of the gastrointestinal tract, bloating, flatulence.
Contraindications
Allergy to cinnamon and Peruvian balsam.
Pregnancy.
Side Effects
Frequently, allergic reactions of skin and mucosa.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dosage:
- 2 - 4 g of bark;
- 0.05 - 0.2 g of essential oil;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Cut or ground bark for teas, essential oil, as well as other galenical preparations for internal use.
Actions
Antibacterial
Fungistatic
Promotes motility.
* Source: German Commission E Monographs (Phytotherapy)
- base of phytotherapeutic drug approval by the german health administration -
