Cinnamomum iners
Cinnamomum iners, commonly known as wild cinnamon, is a highly aromatic evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its essential oils, this medicinal plant offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is traditionally used in herbal medicine to support digestion, boost immunity, and promote overall metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Cinnamomum iners
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Laurales, and the family Lauraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 scientifically as Cinnamomum iners, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 大叶桂 (zh) or 大叶桂 (zh-cn), while in Malay, it is commonly called Pokok Medang Teja (ms). It is also identified in Bengali as তেজবহুল (bn) and in Japanese as イヌニッケイ (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶桂 | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Medang Teja | Wikidata |
| bn | তেজবহুল | Wikidata |
| ja | イヌニッケイ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶桂 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉桂 | Wikidata |
| my | မှန်သင်းပင် | Wikidata |
| id | Ki teja | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭樟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土桂皮 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central and Southeast provinces, as well as in the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is notably present in the region of Assam. It also has a documented presence in Bangladesh, expanding its range across the subcontinent. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where Cinnamomum iners thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cinnamomum iners, utilizes its leaf and twig components for various medicinal applications. The leaves are highly valued for their aromatic properties and are frequently used in traditional remedies to treat respiratory issues or as a topical treatment for skin ailments. Similarly, the twigs contain essential oils and bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic profile, often being prepared in decoctions to harness their healing potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lf/tw | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cinnamomum iners has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Anxiolytic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cinnamomum iners has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, insomnia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |