Saigon Cinnamon
OTHER NAME(S): Baker's Cinnamon, Nikkei, Nhucgue, Que Thanh, Saigon Cassia, Saigonkanel, Saigonzimt, Saigonzimtbaum, Vietnamese Cassia, Vietnamese Cinnamon, Yukgyenamu, Cinnamomum loureirii, Cinnamomum loureiroi, Canela de Saigón, Cannelle de Saigon
Overview
Saigon cinnamon is a type of cinnamon made from the bark of trees (Cinnamomum loureirii) that grow in Vietnam. It's used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Saigon cinnamon contains chemicals that might affect blood sugar and also have anti-inflammatory effects. It also contains a chemical called coumarin which might harm the liver.
People use Saigon cinnamon for diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse Saigon cinnamon with cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Indian cassia, or Padang cassia. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Saigon Cinnamon overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth
Precautions
When taken by mouth
Special Precautions & Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
breast feeding
Liver disease
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs) interacts with Saigon CinnamonSaigon cinnamon might harm the liver. Some medications can also harm the liver. Taking Saigon cinnamon along with a medication that can harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Saigon cinnamon might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Press release. Cinnamon capsules to reduce blood sugar are medicinal products! Efficacy has not been scientifically proven - some products contain high levels of coumarin. Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (BfM), Germany, November 11, 2006. Available at: https://www.bfarm.de/nn_425226/EN/press/press-releases/pm2006-14-en.html.
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