Cinnamomum tamala- A Medicinal Tree Full of Flavor and Wonders!!!

Cinnamomum tamala is from the Cinnamomum genus which includes the cinnamon which is commonly used in various cuisines most notably in biriyani in Asia( Indian subcontinents, china).

Common Names:

It is known by its various local names 

Hindi: तेजपत्ता tejpatta

Manipuri: তেজপাত Tejpat

Tamil: தாளிசபத்திரி Talishappattiri, மரப்பட்டை இலை (Pattai Illai)

Malayalam: തമാലപത്രമ് Tamalapatram, vazhanayila (വഴനയില), Vayanayilla, Theralliyilla.

Telugu: Talisapatri, Talisha, Patta akulu

Kannada: Patraka

Bengali: তেজপাত Tejpat

Urdu: तेज़पात Tezpat

Assamese: Mahpat, তেজপাত Tejpat

Gujarati: તમાલપત્ર Tamaal patra

Sanskrit: तमालपत्र tamalapattra • Tangkhul: Sakomna

Medicinal Properties of Cinnamomum tamala:

Antihyperlipidemic Effects:

Aqueous and ethanol extract of Cinnamomum tamala leaf was found to reduce total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-C, LDL-C and Atherogenic index and increase the l of HDL-V  when dosed for 10 days at a rate of 400mg/kg/day.link

Antidiabetic Effects:

Antihypewrglycemc effects were observed when aqueous extract of Cinnamomum tamala leaves was dosed at a rate of 250mg/kg/day, it decreased the level of fasting blood glucose level and urine sugar.link

Antioxidant Effects

Quantification of leave phenol, absorbates and carotenoids of Cinnamom tamala revealed a high level of antioxidants.link

Antifungal Effects:

The leaf oil of Cinnamomum tamala had potent antifungal effects against Aspergillus niger, A.fumigatus, Candida albicans, Rhizopus stolonifer and Penicillium spp.link

Antidiarrhoeal Effects:

Antidiarrhoeal effects were observed when treated with 50% ethanol extract of Cinnamomum tamala.link

Cinnamomum tamala has lot more medicinal properties and health benefits which are still undiscovered, more research is needed to reveal all about this amazing and unique tree. It could be a pioneer species in the urge of moving towards a healthier and sustainable future.