Cinnamomum cassia Presl.Cassia Twig Extract.
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- .Plant Description and Basic Data:'Spice of spices'?
- .Phytochemicals and Constituents:Cassia Twig Cinnamon.
- .Etymology of Cassia.
- .Premodern statements of function of Cassia Twig.
- .Referential Advice of Cassia Twig.
- .Functions and indications of Cassia Twig.
- .More Common Indications of Cassia Twig.
- .Flavor description of Cinnamon.
- .Cassia Twig Cinnamon Twig and Its Modern Popular Uses.
- .Cassia Cinnamon and Stomach Strong.
- .Cautions and contraindications of Cassia Twig.
- .Difference between Cinnamon Twig(Gui Zhi) and Chinese Cassia Bark(Rou Gui).
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- .Research Update:Cassia Twig.
Functions and indications of Cassia Twig.
1.Effuses sweat and resolves the muscles:
Gui Zhi is used for contraction of wind cold with symptoms of headache, aversion to cold, etc. If exterior cold damage is of a replete nature with an absence of sweat, Gui Zhi is combined with Herba Ephedrae (Ma Huang) in order to open the interstices and effuse sweat (Ma Huang Tang [Ephedra Decoction]). In that combination, Gui Zhi communicates with the constructive division or aspect and moves the fluids to the exterior where they are forcefully pushed outward by the strong sweat-effusing and cold-scattering properties of Ma Huang. If exterior cold damage is vacuous nature with spontaneous perspiration, Gui Zhi is combined with Radix Albae Paeoniae Lactiflorae (Bai Shao) (Gui Zhi Tang [Cinnamon Twig Decoction]). Gui Zhi and Bai Shao complement each other as Bai Shao constrains and protects the yin and Gui Zhi communicates with the constructive division and resolves the flesh.
The application of the combination of Gui Zhi and Bai Shao extends beyond exterior vacuity cold damage. By harmonizing the constructive, this combination is used for any condition of disharmony of the defensive and constructive divisions manifesting with spontaneous perspiration and/or night sweats accompanied by fear of wind and cold and possibly frequent assailment by wind cold. For these indications, prescribe stir-fried Gui Zhi and uncooked Bai Shao.
2. Warms the channels, frees the flow of the vessels, and stops pain:
Gui Zhi is used for wind cold damp impediment and shoulder, upper arm, and joint soreness and pain (Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang [Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction]). If yang is vacuous with markedly cold limbs, Gui Zhi can be combined with Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli (Fu Zi) (Gui Zhi Fu Zi Tang [Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction]). For acute abdominal pain with spasms and cramps or for insidious pain with a liking for pressure and warmth due to vacuity cold, Gui Zhi is combined with Bai Shao (Xiao Jian Zhong Tang [Minor Fortify the Center Decoction]). This combination relaxes spasms and contractions. In order to relax abdominal pain and spasms, honey mix-fried Gui Zhi and wine stir-fried Bai Shao need to be prescribed. Furthermore, the dose of Bai Shao needs to be double the dose of Gui Zhi. For blood impediment stubborn numbness with pain or numbness of the limbs due to vacuity of the constructive and defensive, Gui Zhi is combined with Radix Astragali Membranacei (Huang Qi) and Bai Shao (Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang [Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five Materials Decoction]). Combined with Gypsum Fibrosum (Shi Gao), Gui Zhi, due to its function of strongly freeing the flow of the vessels and thereby stopping pain, can also be used for hot impediment (Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang [White Tiger Decoction Plus Cinnamon Twig]). For the treatment of women's blood cold stasis and stagnation with symptoms of menstrual irregularities, painful menstruation, blocked menstruation, and concretions and conglomerations in the uterus, Gui Zhi is combined with blood-moving medicinals (Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan [Cinnamon Twig and Poria Decoction], Wen Jing Tang [Warm the Menses Decoction]).
3. Invigorates yang and transforms the qi:
Gui Zhi can be combined with Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii (Zhi Shi), Bulbus Allii (Xie Bai) and Fructus Trichosanthis Kirilowii (Gua Lou) for chest impediment with pain due to heart yang vacuity (Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang [Immature Aurantium, Chinese Chive and Cinnamon Twig Decoction]). For heart stirring palpitations and a bound or regularly intermittent pulse, Gui Zhi is combined with honey mix-fried Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gan Cao) and other qi-boosting and blood-supplementing medicinals in order to restore the pulse (Zhi Gan Cao Tang [Mix-fried Licorice Decoction]). For water dampness accumulating and overflowing in the middle burner due to spleen-kidney yang vacuity with symptoms of upper back pain and rib-side distension, cough counterflow, dizziness, and heart palpitations, Gui Zhi is combined with Sclerotium Poriae Cocos (Fu Ling) and Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Bai Zhu) (Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang [Poria, Cinnamon, Atractylodes and Licorice Decoction]). For urinary bladder qi transformation vacuity with inhibited urination and water swelling, Gui Zhi is combined with urine-disinhibiting and dampness-seeping medicinals (Wu Ling San [Five {Ingredients} Poria Powder]).
The primary chemical constituents of this herb include cinnamaldehyde, gum, tannin, mannitol, coumarins, and essential oils (aldehydes, eugenol, pinene). Cinnamon is predominantly used as a carminative addition to herbal prescriptions. It is used in flatulent dyspepsia, dyspepsia with nausea, intestinal colic and digestive atony associated with cold and debilitated conditions. It relieves nausea and vomiting, and, because of its mild astringency, it is particularly useful in infantile diarrhea. The cinnamaldehyde component is hypotensive and spasmolytic, and increases peripheral blood flow. The essential oil of this herb is a potent antibacterial, anti-fungal, and uterine stimulant. The various terpenoids found in the volatile oil are believed to account for Cinnamon medicinal effects. Test tube studies also show that Cinnamon can augment the action of insulin. However, use of Cinnamon to improve the action of insulin in people with diabetes has yet to be proven in clinical trials. Topical applications of Cinnamon include use as a hair rinse for dark hair, and as a toothpaste flavoring to freshen breath. As a wash, it prevents and cures fungal infections such as athletes foot. It is also used in massage oils. You can also place Cinnamon in sachets to repel moths. Its prolonged use is known to beautify the skin and promote a rosy complexion. The common name Cinnamon encompasses many varieties, including Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum saigonicum, which are used interchangeably with Cinnamomum zeylanicum.
Cassia Twig Actions in Brief:
Antiseptic:an agent for inhibiting the growth of microorganism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria.
Aphrodisiac:an agent for arousing or increasing sexual desire or potency.
Aromatic:a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities.
Astringent:a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body.
Bblood purifier:an agent to purify the blood.
Carminative:an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines.
Cordial:invigorating, stimulating medicine, food or drink.
Digestive:aids digestion.
Local stimulant:an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy,to the body and other herbs, enabling herbal remedies to work faster (added to remedies for acute symptoms)
Therapeutic properties:Cinnamon's medicinal value is largely due to its volatile oil, which has antiviral and stimulating properties.
Ancient warming remedy:In both India and Europe, cinnamon has been traditionally taken as a warming herb for "cold" conditions, often in combination with ginger (Zingiber officinale). The herb stimulates the circulation, especially to the fingers and toes. Cinnamon is also a traditional remedy for digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as for aching, muscles and other symptoms of viral conditions such as colds.
Convalescence:Cinnamon is a supportive and strengthening herb for weak digestions. It is used specifically in the treatment of debility and in convalescence.
Gynecological remedy:The herb has a slight emmenagogic action-stimulating the uterus and encouraging menstrual bleeding. In India, cinnamon is taken after childbirth as a contraceptive.
Other medical uses:Altitude sickness, Tennis elbow.
Part Application of Cinamon:
Bark:
Decoction:Use for chronic diarrhea or complaints related to weakened kidney qi (energy). Can be used for "cold" conditions.
Tincture:Dilute up to 5 ml in a little hot water for colds and chills.
Powder/Capsules:Use for "cold" conditions affecting the kidneys and digestion.
Essential Oil:
Inhalation:Dissolve 5 drops oil in boiling water and inhale the steam for coughs and respiratory irritation.
Massage Oil:Dilute 10 ml cinnamon oil in 25 ml almond or sunflower oil and use for abdominal colic, stomach chills, or diarrhea.
Twigs:
Decoction:Take for colds, stomach in chills, and as a circulatory stimulant. Combines well with ginger.
Tincture:Dilute up to 5 ml in a little hot water and use as the decoction.
Compress:Soak a pad in the decoction or diluted tincture to relieve arthritic and rheumatic pain.
Reference:
1.Cinnamomum cassia Presl.Cassia Twig Extract.
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