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'''Darusita''' is a small evergreen tree 10–15 meters tall. It is native to Sri Lanka and South India. The bark is widely used as a spice due to its distinct odour. In India it is also known as "Daalchini".
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Common cold}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Flu}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Headaches}}.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
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The presence of a wide range of essential oils, such as trans-cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, eugenol, L-borneol<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn= ದಾಲ್ಚಿನಿ Dalchini, ಕನ್ ಕುಟ್ಲು Kan kutlu,|ml=Carua, Elavangam|sa=Darusita, tvak|ta=Cannalavangapattai, Ilavangam|te=Daalchinni chakke, Lavangamu|hi=Dalcini, Darucini|en=Cinnamon|mr=Dalchini}}<ref name="Common names"/>
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent), Madhura (Sweet)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Vata, Kapha
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||Foliage Color is Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Foliage Texture is Medium and Foliage Sheen is Glossy}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White, Light Yellow|1|Flower Interest is Insignificant and these are the Fragrant Flowers}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Rounded|Black|Fruit is edible|Fruites are fragment|single}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Cinnamon can be found at elevations up to 2,000 metres, but for commercial harvesting does best at low altitudes below 500 metres<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Ocean islands}}, {{Commonly seen|Seychelles}}, {{Commonly seen|Lowland tropical forests}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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Darusita is a small evergreen tree 10–15 meters tall, native to Sri Lanka and South India. The bark is widely used as a spice due to its distinct odour. In India it is also known as "Daalchini". The leaves are ovate-oblong in shape, 7–18 cm long. The flowers, which are arranged in panicles, have a greenish color, and have a distinct odor. The fruit is a purple 1 cm berry containing a single seed.
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==References==
  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/642942/ Chemical Constituents]</ref>
  
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== Cinnamon or Darusita Benefits ==
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/cinnamomum-verum/ Characteristics]</ref>
  
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Darusita (Dalchini) is a herb traditionally used by many ancient cultures. It is indicated for a variety of ailments including gastrointestinal problems, urinary infections, relieving symptoms of colds and flu and has remarkable anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Some studies have shown that Cinnamon helps people with diabetes metabolise sugar better.
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cinnamomum+verum Cultivation details]</ref>
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<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-names/kannada/kan-kutlu-kan-kutlu Common names]</ref>
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Cinnamon bark is used for gastrointestinal (GI) upset, diarrhea, and gas. It is also used for stimulating appetite; for infections caused by bacteria and parasitic worms; and for menstrual cramps, the common cold, and the flu (influenza).
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==External Links==
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* [https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70370/#b Cinnamomum verum on daves garden]
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* [http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/herb/cinnamon.htm Cinnamomum verum on medical health guide]
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* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/cinnamon-herb.html Cinnamon – Side Effects and Benefits]
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* [https://www.herbco.com/t-Medicinal-Uses-of-Cinnamon.aspx Medicinal Uses of Cinnamon Reviewed]
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[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Lauraceae]]

Latest revision as of 09:13, 18 June 2020

Darusita, Dalchini, Cinnamomum verum

Darusita is a small evergreen tree 10–15 meters tall. It is native to Sri Lanka and South India. The bark is widely used as a spice due to its distinct odour. In India it is also known as "Daalchini".

Uses

Diabetes, Cholesterol, Cold, Common cold, Skin eruptions, Flu, Pimples, Headaches.

Parts Used

Leaves, Bark.

Chemical Composition

The presence of a wide range of essential oils, such as trans-cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, eugenol, L-borneol[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada ದಾಲ್ಚಿನಿ Dalchini, ಕನ್ ಕುಟ್ಲು Kan kutlu,
Hindi Dalcini, Darucini
Malayalam Carua, Elavangam
Tamil Cannalavangapattai, Ilavangam
Telugu Daalchinni chakke, Lavangamu
Marathi Dalchini
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Darusita, tvak
English Cinnamon

[2]

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent), Madhura (Sweet)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Vata, Kapha

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Foliage Color is Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Foliage Texture is Medium and Foliage Sheen is Glossy

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long White, Light Yellow 1 Flower Interest is Insignificant and these are the Fragrant Flowers

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Rounded Black Fruit is edible Fruites are fragment single {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Cinnamon can be found at elevations up to 2,000 metres, but for commercial harvesting does best at low altitudes below 500 metres[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Ocean islands, Seychelles, Lowland tropical forests.

Photo Gallery

  • Cinnamomum verum (6674347847).jpg
  • Cinnamomum verum (6674351813).jpg
  • Cinnamomum verum (6674358785).jpg
  • Cinnamomum verum (8902536802).jpg
  • Cinnamomum verum - Murshidabad 2014-11-29 0200.JPG
  • Cinnamomum verum 001.JPG
  • Cinnamomum verum 002.JPG
  • Cinnamomum cassia 003.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Chemical Constituents
  2. ↑ Common names
  3. ↑ Characteristics
  4. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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