Botanical - lauraceae

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• English name- cinamomum
• Hindi name- dalchini
• Sanskrit name- twak
• Gujarati name- tajj

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It is found in the south western part of the India along the coast line and in Sri Lanka till the height of 35000 feet. It’s found in China, Japan, and also in European countries. According to ayurveda three varieties are seen. These are (a) Chinese, (b) Indian and (c) Sinhali or Sri Lankan.

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It is a tropical tree that attains a height of 20 to 25 feet and sometimes even 60 feet. It is evergreen tree. Leaves are oblong and about 3 to 6 inches in length. The dorsal surface is shiny and ventral surface is green. The dorsal surface has 3 to 5 veins, having strong odor. Its taste is pungent. Flowers are in bunch and are strongly aromatous. Fruit is about ½ to 1 inch in length, oval shaped, dark purplish in color having a seed inside it. When this fruit is crushed there is a peculiar odor that comes out of it. Bark of new or young trees is smooth and pale where as bark of old trees is rough and brownish and is brittle. The bark is about 5 millimeters in thickness.

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The bark contains oil which is about ½ to 1 % that has cinnamaldehyde 50 to 65 % and eugenol 60 to 75 %. When freshly derived it is of yellow color but changes to red when kept for long time. Its leaves also contain strong odorous oil that is very similar to that of a clove i.e. uginol 70 to 85 %.the bark of the root contains transparent oil having similar smell like that of camphor. Seeds contain about 33 % of the stable oil. It also possess a acid known as sinemic acid that has a very major role to play in the body.

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It is kapha suppressant but pitta aggravator. It is a very good pain killer, and also improves the blood circulation. It stimulates the nervous system of our body. It also works as good appetizer and improves digestion. It also stimulates liver for proper functioning and it is also a very effective treatment in tuberculosis due to presence of sinemic acid. It also takes care of the kidneys and the urinary system. It also works as aphrodisiac agent. It also effective in skin relaed problem

According to ayurveda it contains

• Gunna (properties) – laghu (light), ruksh (dry) and tikshan (sharp)
• Rasa (taste) – katu (pungent), tickt (bitter), and madhur (sweet)
• Virya (potency) – ushan (hot)

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No toxic effect was seen on human body with Cinnamomum cassia consumption. But if taken in excess can lead to hemorrhages, vomiting and naise with convulsions.

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Bark, oil and leaves (tej-patra)

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• Mouth related disorders
• Tooth ache and other problems
• Anti emetic (stops vomiting)
• Skin aliments
• Body aches
• Head ache
• Anti inflammatory
• Erectile dysfunction
• Antidotes to scorpion bites
• Healing of wounds and ulcers
• Paralysis
• Nervine weakness
• Indigestion
• Stomach ache
• Typhoid
• Cough and cold
• Impotence
• Menstrual disturbances

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It is used as following

1. Oil- it is applied on the outer surface of the skin to get instant relief from pain. It is applied in the tooth ache to get the instant relief from the severe pain. It is also applied on the skin related problems to get a good relief from it. It is also used in balms to reduce headaches. It improves blood circulation on the area of application. It is also applied on the penis to improve the erectile dysfunction in males. It is very effective in applying on the area of scorpion bite as it reduces the poisonous effect. It is also a good remedy in treating the ulcers caused due to tuberculosis. It promotes healing of wounds.
   
   
1. Powder- it is applied in the respiratory tract related problems as it expels out the extra mucus present in the tract. It also acts as anti bacterial and thus helps in reducing the infection in the body and purifies blood. It also improves circulation in the blood. It also strengthens the nervous system and is widely used in paralysis. It also improves digestion. It reduces the body temperature and plays important role in treating typhoid fever.

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