CASSIA CINNAMOMUM AROMATICUM NEES

CASSIA (Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees) +++
 
Synonym :
Cinnamomum cassia auct. (Chinese cassia, Chinese cinnamon, as distinct from Indian Cassia, innamomum tamala.)

Activities (Cassia):
- Analgesic (f; WO2); Anesthetic (1; WO2); Antiaggregant (1; CAN); Antiallergic (1; WO2); Antibacterial (1; BGB; LAF; PH2); Anticomplement (1; CAN); Antidiarrheic (1; CAN); Antidote (f; WO2); Antiemetic (1; CAN); Antiproteinuric (1; WO2); Antipyretic (f; WO2); Antiseptic (1; CAN; WO2); Antispasmodic (1; CAN); Antitumor (1; CAN); Antiulcer (1; BGB; CAN; PH2; WO2); Antiviral (1; BGB; LAF); Astringent (1; AHP; WO2); Cardiotonic (f; WO2); Carminative (f; BGB; CAN; WO2); Diaphoretic (f; AHP); Digestive (f; BGB); Diuretic (f; WO2); Expectorant (f; WO2); Fungicide (1; BGB; LAF; PH2); Hepatotonic (f; WO2); Hypotensive (1; WO2); Immunostimulant (1; PH2); Larvicide (1; BGB; LAF); Laxative (f; WO2); Sedative (f; WO2); Stomachic (f; AHP; BGB); Tranquilizer (f; WO2).

Indications (Cassia) :
- Allergy (1; WO2); Amenorrhea (1; PH2; WO2); Anesthetic (1; WO2); Anorexia (2; BGB; KOM; PH2); Ascites (f; WO2); Asthenia (f; BGB); Asthma (1; BGB; WO2); Bacteria (1; BGB; LAF; PH2); Bloating (2; BGB; KOM); Bronchosis (1; BGB); Cancer (1; CAN; JLH); Cancer, bladder (f; JLH); Cancer, diaphragm (f; JLH); Cancer, kidney (f; JLH); Cancer, liver (f; JLH); Cancer, rectum (f; JLH); Cancer, spleen (f; JLH); Cancer, stomach (f; JLH); Cancer, uterus (f; JLH); Cancer, vagina (f; JLH); Cold (f; BGB; CAN); Colic (1; BGB; CAN; PH2); Condyloma (f; JLH); Cough (f; BGB); Cramp (1; BGB; CAN); Cystosis (f; JLH); Diaphragmosis (f; JLH); Diarrhea (1; BGB; CAN; PH2); Dyspepsia (2; BGB; CAN; KOM; PH2); Dysuria (f;
WO2); Edema (f; WO2); Enterosis (f; BGB; PH2; WO2); Enuresis (f; PH2); Epilepsy (f; WO2); Fatigue (f; PH2); Fever (f; AHP; BGB; WO2); Fungus (1; BGB; LAF; PH2); Gas (1; BGB; CAN; PH2; WO2); Gastrosis (f; BGB; PH2; WO2); Gray Hair (f; WO2); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Hernia (f; PH2); High Blood Pressure (1; WO2); Immunodepression (1; PH2); Impotence (f; PH2); Induration (f; JLH); Infection (1; BGB; LAF; PH2); Insomnia (f; WO2); Menopause (f; PH2); Mycosis (1; BGB; LAF; PH2); Nephrosis (1; BGB; WO2); Nervousness (f; WO2); Neuralgia (1; WO2); Neurasthenia (f; PH2); Ophthalmia (1; WO2); Orchosis (f; PH2); Pain (1; WO2); Pharyngosis (f; WO2); Sore (f; JLH); Splenosis (f; JLH); Tracheosis (1; WO2); Tumor (1; CAN); Ulcer (1; BGB; CAN; PH2; WO2); Urethrosis (f; WO2); Uterosis (f; WO2); Vaginosis (f; JLH); Virus (1; BGB; LAF); Vomiting (1; CAN; PH2); Wart (f; JLH); Water Retention (f; WO2).

Dosages (Cassia) :
- 2 - 4 g ground bark/day (BGB; PH2); 0.7 - 1.3 g bark in 150 ml water 3 ×/day (BGB); 0.5 - 1 g bark as tea, 3 ×/day (CAN); 0.05 - 0.2 ml cassia oil 3 ×/day (CAN); 0.3 - 1.2 ml fl tincture (1:5 in 90% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Cassia) :
- Class 2b, reportedly abortifacient (AHP). CAN cautions that the cinnamaldehyde in the volatile oil is allergenic and irritant (CAN). May interfere with absorption of tetracycline (AHP). Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages (PH2). Prolonged use of the EO should be restricted during pregnancy (AHP). Commission E reports contraindications for bark: hypersensitivity to cinnamon or Peruvian balsam, also contraindicated in pregnancy; adverse effects: often allergic reactions of
skin and mucosa (AEH). Flower not permitted for therapeutic use. EO LD50 = 320 mg/kg der (CAN); should not be used on skin at levels >0.2%. Aqueous extracts of cassia deemed as effective as cimetidine at preventing ulcers (BGB; WO2).