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'''Cinnamon''' is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used in both sweet and savoury foods. The term '''Cinnamon''' also refers to its mid-brown colour. This plant is belongs to '''Lauraceae''' Family.<ref name="Plant family"/>
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'''Cinnamon''' is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used in both sweet and savoury foods. The term '''cinnamon''' also refers to its mid-brown colour.
 
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Gastrointestinal disorders}}, {{Uses|Respiratory disorders}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Catarrh}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Stomach gas}}, {{Uses|Intestinal gas}}.
 
{{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Gastrointestinal disorders}}, {{Uses|Respiratory disorders}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Catarrh}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Stomach gas}}, {{Uses|Intestinal gas}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
 
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The primary chemical constituents of this herb include cinnamaldehyde, gum, tannin, mannitol, coumarins, and essential oils.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
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{{Common names|kn=dala-chinni, dalachini|ml=ceriyayilavannam, cheriya-ela-vanna-toli, cheriyayilavannam|sa=bahugandha, balya, bhringa|ta=ankaparainati, ariyavanati|te=bhryngamu, dalchinachekka|hi=dalchini, dar-chini|en=Cinnamon }}
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{{Common names|kn=Dalchinni, Dalachini|ml=Ceriyayilavannam, Cheriya-ela-vanna-toli, Cheriyayilavannam|sa=Bahugandha, Balya, Bhringa|ta=Ankaparainati, Ariyavanati|te=Bhryngamu, Dalchinachekka|hi=Dalchini, Darchini|en=Cinnamon }}
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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==Habit==
 
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
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{{Leaf|Usually opposite|Anceolate to ovate|11 to 16 cm (4.5 to 6.25 in) long, with pointed tips.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|pink||Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemes}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Brown, red||Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemes}}
  
 
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{{Fruit|Fleshy berry|1 to 1.5 cm|The fruit is a small||Amny|That ripens to black, partly surrounded by a cup-like perianth}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
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* [[Bilvādileha]]
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
  
 
==Mode of Propagation==
 
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{{Propagation|Cuttings}}, {{Propagation|Air layering}}, {{Propagation|Seedlings}}.
  
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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The area for planting cinnamon is cleared and 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm size pits are dug at a spacing of 3 m x 3 m. They are then filled with compost and top soil before planting.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
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{{Commonly seen|Forests in moist}}, {{Commonly seen|Well-drained soils}}.
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{{Commonly seen|Forests in moist}}, {{Commonly seen|Well drained soils}}.
 
   
 
   
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
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==References==
 
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.spicesmedicinalherbs.com/cinnamon-spice-uses-constituents.html Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/490672/details Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.kisansuvidha.com/cinnamon/ Planting detail]</ref>
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<ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:185</ref>
 
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==External Links==
 
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* [https://www.dabur.com/in/en-us/about/science-of-ayurveda/herbal-medicinal-plants/dalchini-plant Dalchini on dabur.com]
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* [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/dalchini-cinnamomum-zeylanicum Dalchini on planetayurveda.com]
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* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187853521400029X Dalchini on sciencedirect.com]
 
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 11 August 2020

Dalchini, Tvaka

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used in both sweet and savoury foods. The term Cinnamon also refers to its mid-brown colour. This plant is belongs to Lauraceae Family.[1]

Uses

Indigestion, Gastrointestinal disorders, Respiratory disorders, Headache, Catarrh, Rheumatism, Stomach gas, Intestinal gas.

Parts Used

Bark, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

The primary chemical constituents of this herb include cinnamaldehyde, gum, tannin, mannitol, coumarins, and essential oils.[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Dalchinni, Dalachini
Hindi Dalchini, Darchini
Malayalam Ceriyayilavannam, Cheriya-ela-vanna-toli, Cheriyayilavannam
Tamil Ankaparainati, Ariyavanati
Telugu Bhryngamu, Dalchinachekka
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Bahugandha, Balya, Bhringa
English Cinnamon


Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Usually opposite Anceolate to ovate 11 to 16 cm (4.5 to 6.25 in) long, with pointed tips.

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Brown, red Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemes

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Fleshy berry 1 to 1.5 cm The fruit is a small Amny That ripens to black, partly surrounded by a cup-like perianth

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Cuttings, Air layering, Seedlings.

How to plant/cultivate

The area for planting cinnamon is cleared and 50 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm size pits are dug at a spacing of 3 m x 3 m. They are then filled with compost and top soil before planting.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Forests in moist, Well drained soils.

Photo Gallery

  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum 2c.JPG
  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum (2284445265).jpg
  • Cinnamomum verum spices.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:185
  2. ↑ Chemical constituents
  3. ↑ Morphology
  4. ↑ Planting detail

External Links

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