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Tamalpatra/तमालपत्र/Cinnamomum Tamala/Cinnamon Leaf

AYURVEDIC & MEDICINAL PLANTS

Tamalpatra
Hindi Name: Tamalpatra
Sanskrit Name: Tamalpatra
English Name: Cinnamon Leaf
Latin Name: Cinnamomum tamala Nees
A moderate sized tree with aromatic leaves and bark found growing wild in tropical and subtropical Himalayas and north-eastern Himalayas.

Cinnamomum Tamala Medicinal Uses

Cassia cinnamon leaves are frequently used for garnishing foods in India and various other countries. Extract of leaves shows a moderate degree of local antiseptic activity as recommended by Indian Ayurveda.

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Chemical Composition

The leaves yield an essential oil, which contains eugenol and phellandrene. The essential oil from the bark contains aldehyde.

Effect on
Doshas

Pacifies kapha and vata.
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