Cinnamomum aromaticum
Cassia
Cinnamomum aromaticum, commonly known as true cinnamon, is a highly valued medicinal plant native to Sri Lanka. Renowned for its warm, sweet aroma, this spice offers potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health and regulate blood sugar levels effectively.
- Scientific name: Cinnamomum aromaticum
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae, it is classified under the genus Cinnamomum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cinnamomum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name cassia in English, is a species of Cinnamomum aromaticum valued for its aromatic bark and medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | cassia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is naturally distributed across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. It can also be found growing within the specific geography of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Bangladesh. These diverse locations highlight the varied environmental niches the species occupies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cinnamomum aromaticum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cinnamaldehyde.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cinnamaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cinnamomum aromaticum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oral candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oral candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |