What Does Cinnamomum Mean?

Cinnamomum is a genus of evergreen aromatic trees and shrubs belonging to the laurel family, Lauraceae. The species of Cinnamomum have aromatic oils in their leaves and bark.

What is the meaning of Cinnamomum?

Medical Definition of Cinnamomum

: a large genus of Asian and Australian aromatic trees and shrubs of the laurel family (Lauraceae) that have small flowers in panicles and includes the camphor tree and cinnamon.

What is Cinnamomum used for?

Cinnamon comes from a tree. People use the bark to make medicine. Cinnamon bark is used for gastrointestinal (GI) upset, diarrhea, and gas. It is also used for stimulating appetite; for infections caused by bacteria and parasitic worms; and for menstrual cramps, the common cold, and the flu (influenza).