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Cinnamon - Cinnamomum Verum

Monograph
317products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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Ceylon cinnamon(common)Cinnamon(common)True cinnamon(common)Tvak(common)Cinnamomum verum(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Cannelle(common)Cannelle de Ceylan(common)Tvak(common)Cinnamomum verum(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative/(and) digestive for digestive disturbances/complaints (such as mild spasms/cramps of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal colic, feeling of bloating and flatulence)
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine for loss of appetite
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source 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 radicals
  • Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a carminative/(and) digestive for minor bowel complaints (such as indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and vomiting)

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Source d'antioxydants/Fournit des antioxydants
  • Source d'antioxydants/Fournit des antioxydants qui aident à combattre/à protéger (les cellules) contre/à réduire (les effets oxydatifs des/les dommages oxydatifs causés par/les dommages cellulaires causés par) les radicaux libres
  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie comme carminatif/(et) digestif pour les troubles digestifs (tels que les spasmes/crampes légères du tractus gastro-intestinal, les coliques gastro-intestinales, la sensation de ballonnements et les flatulences)
  • Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie pour la perte d'appétit
  • Utilisé traditionnellement en Ayurvéda comme carminatif/(et) digestif pour les troubles intestinaux mineurs (tels que l'indigestion, les flatulences, la diarrhée et les vomissements)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Bowel complaints (Ayurveda)
0.2–1 gramper day
Adults 18 years and older
Digestive disturbances (Herbal Medicine); Appetite loss (Herbal Medicine)
0.5–1.3 gramper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeedingApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetesApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: All products except antioxidants
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant

Ingredients Covered

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