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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Cinnamomum verum |
| Family name: |
LAURACEAE
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| English name: |
Cinnamon
True Cinnamon
Cinnamon Bark Tree
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| Sinhala name: |
Kurundu (කුරුඳු)
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| Tamil name: |
Kuruva
Kuruwu
Ilavankam
Karuva
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| Sanskrit name: |
Darusita
Varangam
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| Conservation status: |
VU - Vulnerable - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
A moderate-sized tree; bark rather thick, reddish; buds finely silky. Leaves opposite or sub-opposite, 7.5-25 cm long, strongly 3- or 5-nerved; petiole 1.2-2.5 cm long. Flowers numerous; perianth about 3 mm diameter, silky. Fruit about 6 mm diameter, dark purple
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Bark
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| Treatment for: |
Rheumatism
Indigestion
vomiting
Abdominal pain
Bronchitis
Cough
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
Seeds
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Aromatic
Appitizer
Carminative
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