Cinnamomum verum (bark)
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+ | =Introduction= | ||
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+ | ''Introduction from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamomum_verum, retrieved 02/23/2012).'' | ||
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+ | ''Cinnamomum verum'', called "true cinnamon", Ceylon cinnamon or Sri Lanka cinnamon is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. Among other species, its inner bark is used to make cinnamon. | ||
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+ | The old botanical synonym for the tree—Cinnamomum zeylanicum—is derived from Sri Lanka's former name, Ceylon. | ||
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+ | Cinnamomum verum trees are 10–15 metres (32.8–49.2 feet) tall. The leaves are ovate-oblong in shape, 7–18 cm (2.75–7.1 inches) long. The flowers, which are arranged in panicles, have a greenish color, and have a distinct odor. The fruit is a purple 1-cm berry containing a single seed | ||
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+ | ''The quoted text in this section was licensed for use under the Creative Commons ShareAlike License, version 3.0: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/'' | ||
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+ | =Macroscopic Entries= | ||
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+ | =Microscopic Entries= | ||
{{Microscopy | source=Schneider, A. (1921) The Microanalysis of Powdered Vegetable Drugs, 2nd ed. | {{Microscopy | source=Schneider, A. (1921) The Microanalysis of Powdered Vegetable Drugs, 2nd ed. | ||
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| adulterants=Adulterations as for Cassia cinnamon; inferior cassia barks, clove bark, flour, inert vegetable substances. | | adulterants=Adulterations as for Cassia cinnamon; inferior cassia barks, clove bark, flour, inert vegetable substances. | ||
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+ | {{Microscopy | source=Elan M. Sudberg Alkemists Labs. and Japanese Official Monographs part II; British Pharmacopoeia, 2003 | ||
+ | | mainimage=Cinnamon 1.jpg | ||
+ | | description=''Cinnamomum verum'' (bark) | ||
+ | | characteristics=The most distinctive tissue elements are the thick walled fiber as well as the large resin cells showing dark red contents.400X Acidified chloral Hydrate Soln. | ||
+ | | image2=Cinnamon 2.jpg | ||
+ | | caption2=large resin cells showing dark red contents | ||
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+ | =HPTLC Entries= | ||
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+ | =Other Points of Interest= |
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Introduction
Introduction from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamomum_verum, retrieved 02/23/2012).
Cinnamomum verum, called "true cinnamon", Ceylon cinnamon or Sri Lanka cinnamon is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka. Among other species, its inner bark is used to make cinnamon.
The old botanical synonym for the tree—Cinnamomum zeylanicum—is derived from Sri Lanka's former name, Ceylon.
Cinnamomum verum trees are 10–15 metres (32.8–49.2 feet) tall. The leaves are ovate-oblong in shape, 7–18 cm (2.75–7.1 inches) long. The flowers, which are arranged in panicles, have a greenish color, and have a distinct odor. The fruit is a purple 1-cm berry containing a single seed
The quoted text in this section was licensed for use under the Creative Commons ShareAlike License, version 3.0: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Macroscopic Entries
Microscopic Entries
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HPTLC Entries
Other Points of Interest
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