What is it used for?
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants [Source note 2].
Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals [Source note 3].
Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a carminative/(and) digestive for minor bowel complaints (such as indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and vomiting) [Source note 4].
(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a carminative/(and) digestive for digestive disturbances/complaints (such as mild spasms/cramps of the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal colic, feeling of bloating and flatulence) [Source note 5].
(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine for loss of appetite [Source note 6].
Notes:
The above uses can be combined on the product label if from the same traditional or non-traditional system of medicine (e.g. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine for loss of appetite and as a carminative for digestive disturbances).
For multi-ingredient products:
To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific active ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g. Cinnamon is traditionally used in Ayurveda for bowel complaints).
When ALL of the active ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required.
Who does this guide cover?
Adults 18 years and older
How is it taken?
Oral
Which forms are covered?
this reference excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of references Guidance Document.
Acceptable dosage forms for oral use are indicated in the dosage form drop-down list of the web-based product documentation form for reference-based application.
Quantities
Antioxidant
Methods of preparation: Powdered, Non-standardized Extracts (Dry extract*, Tincture, Fluid extract, Decoction, Decoction concentrate, Infusion, Infusion concentrate)
Not to exceed 4 grams of dried bark, per day [Source note 7].
*Note: Solvents allowed for the method of preparation "Non-Standardized Extracts (Dry extract)" as part of this reference are ethanol and/or water only.
Digestive disturbances (Herbal Medicine); Appetite loss (Herbal Medicine)
Methods of preparation: Powdered, Non-standardized Extracts (Dry extract*, Tincture, Fluid extract, Decoction, Decoction concentrate, Infusion, Infusion concentrate)
0.5 - 1.3 gram of dried bark, 3 times per day [Source note 8].
*Note: Solvents allowed for the method of preparation "Non-Standardized Extracts (Dry extract)" as part of this reference are ethanol and/or water only.
Bowel complaints (Ayurveda)
Methods of preparation: Powdered, Non-standardized Ethanolic Extracts (Dry extract*, Tincture, Fluid extract)
0.2 - 1 gram of dried bark, 3 times per day [Source note 9].
*Note: Solvents allowed for the method of preparation "Non-Standardized Ethanolic Extracts (Dry extract)" as part of this reference are a mixture of ethanol and water but not water only.
How is it used?
Appetite loss (Herbal Medicine)
Take 30 minutes before meals.
Digestive disturbances (Herbal Medicine)
Take after meals [Source note 10].
How long is it used?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Warnings and precautions
All products
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are breastfeeding.
Ask a healthcare professional before use if you have diabetes [Source note 11].
All products except antioxidants
Ask a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
When should it be avoided?
Do not use if you are pregnant [Source note 12].
Possible side effects
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Storage
Must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the applicable product regulations.
Preparation details
Ingredient identity, preparation requirements, and other details that define the scope of this guide.
Ingredients and preparations
| Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | Source information / Source material(s) | Source information / Part(s) | Source information / Preparation(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamomum verum |
| Cinnamomum verum |
| Dry |
References: Proper name: USDA 2024; Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Common names: ITIS 2024; RSC 2024; USDA 2024; Gardner and McGuffin 2013; BHC 2006; API 2001; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Source information: API 2001; Blumenthal et al. 2000.
Other ingredients
Must be chosen from the current source ingredient database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.
Preparation and quality requirements
The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the source authority source’s product quality guidance.
The active ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the source ingredient database.
Guide change history
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Initial release
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Validation: Not yet completed. Editorial updates do not constitute clinical validation.
Sources
Source information
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- July 26, 2024
- Source captured
- Aug 15, 2026
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