Cassia cinnamon
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1 monograph
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Health Canada Monographs
1Conditions Requiring Product Details
14These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Cassia cinnamon until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine for digestive disturbances/dyspeptic complaints/indigestion (such as mild spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, bloating and flatulence)CASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Branch bark, Stem bark or Trunk bark
Claim to verify(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine for loss of appetiteCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Branch bark, Stem bark or Trunk bark
Claim to verifyHelps to support/maintain healthy blood glucose levelsCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Branch bark, Stem bark or Trunk bark
Claim to verifySource of antioxidants/Provides antioxidantsCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Branch bark, Stem bark or Trunk bark
Claim to verifySource of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicalsCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Branch bark, Stem bark or Trunk bark
Claim to verifyUsed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to dispel cold, relieve pain, open channels and collateralsCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Trunk bark only
Claim to verifyUsed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to dispel cold, warm the spleen and relieve painCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Trunk bark only
Claim to verifyUsed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to encourage production of qi and bloodCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Trunk bark only
Claim to verifyUsed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to tonify kidney yang and augment ming men (life gate) fireCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Trunk bark only
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeedingCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Products providing 1 g or more of branch bark, stem bark and/or trunk bark, per day
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetesCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Products providing 1 g or more of branch bark, stem bark and/or trunk bark, per day
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Appetite loss; Digestive disturbances/Indigestion; Traditional Chinese Medicine claims
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are pregnantCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Products providing 1 g or more of branch bark, stem bark and/or trunk bark, per day
Caution to verifyDo not use if you have excess heat, blood heat or deficiency, or yin-deficient fireCASSIA - CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM · Traditional Chinese Medicine claims
Approved Dose Ranges
4| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Method of preparation: Decoction, Decoction concentrate · Traditional Chinese Medicine claims | 2–5 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Methods of preparation: Dry, Powdered, Non-Standardized Ethanolic Extracts (Dry extract, Tincture, Fluid extract) · Appetite loss; Digestive disturbances/Indigestion | 1–6 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Methods of preparation: Dry, Powdered, Non-Standardized Ethanolic Extracts (Dry extract, Tincture, Fluid extract) · Healthy glucose | 3–6 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Methods of preparation: Dry, Powdered, Non-Standardized Ethanolic Extracts (Dry extract, Tincture, Fluid extract) · Traditional Chinese Medicine claims | 1–2 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
1adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs
Alternative Names
6Cassia(common)Cassia cinnamon(common)Chinese cinnamon(common)Chinese cinnamon tree(common)Rou Gui(common)Cinnamomum aromaticum
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1100 mg1 licensed products
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