Cinnamomum verum (bark)
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''Introduction from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamomum_verum, retrieved 02/23/2012).'' | ''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. | + | ''Cinnamomum verum'', called "true cinnamon", Ceylon cinnamon or Sri Lanka cinnamon. ''C. verum'' 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 | + | The old botanical synonym for the tree—''Cinnamomum zeylanicum''—is derived from Sri Lanka's former name, Ceylon. |
| − | Cinnamomum verum trees are 10–15 | + | ''Cinnamomum verum'' trees are 10–15 meters (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/'' | ''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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| companyURL=http://www.alkemist.com | | companyURL=http://www.alkemist.com | ||
| − | | caption1= | + | | caption1=''Cinnamomum verum'' - Botanical Voucher Specimen - Alkemists Laboratories |
| description=Cinnamon (''Cinnamon verum'') Botanical Voucher Specimen | | description=Cinnamon (''Cinnamon verum'') Botanical Voucher Specimen | ||
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{{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. | ||
| mainimage=Microanalysis_powdered_vegetable_google_ver_cinnamon_verum.png | | mainimage=Microanalysis_powdered_vegetable_google_ver_cinnamon_verum.png | ||
| − | | | + | | caption1=Ceylon Cinnamon (powdered bark) (''Cinnamomum verum'') / (''Cinnamomum zeylanicum'' Nees) |
| + | | description=Ceylon Cinnamon (bark) (''Cinnamomum verum'') / (''Cinnamomum zeylanicum'' Nees) | ||
| image2=Microanalysis_powdered_vegetable_google_ver_cinnamon_cassia.png | | image2=Microanalysis_powdered_vegetable_google_ver_cinnamon_cassia.png | ||
| − | | caption2=Compare to [[Cinnamomum_aromaticum_(bark)|Cinnamon aromaticum]]. | + | | caption2=Compare to ''[[Cinnamomum_aromaticum_(bark)|Cinnamon aromaticum]]''. |
| image3=Microanalysis_powdered_vegetable_google_ver_cinnamon_loureiroi.png | | image3=Microanalysis_powdered_vegetable_google_ver_cinnamon_loureiroi.png | ||
| − | | caption3=Compare to [[Cinnamomum_loureiroi_(bark)|Cinnamon loureiroi]]. | + | | caption3=Compare to ''[[Cinnamomum_loureiroi_(bark)|Cinnamon loureiroi]]''. |
| color=Rather light cinnamon brown (reddish brown). | | color=Rather light cinnamon brown (reddish brown). | ||
| flavor=Sweet, pungent, slightly astringent. | | flavor=Sweet, pungent, slightly astringent. | ||
| scent=Delicately fragrant and aromatic. | | scent=Delicately fragrant and aromatic. | ||
| − | | characteristics=Histology much like that of [[Cinnamomum_aromaticum_(bark)|Cassia Cinnamon]]; bast cells are more abundant and the cells of the outer cork wanting; starch less abundant. It is possible to distinguish this cinnamon from the other two by the larger sclerenchyma cells and absence of outer cork and epidermal tissues. | + | | characteristics=Histology much like that of ''[[Cinnamomum_aromaticum_(bark)|Cassia Cinnamon]]''; bast cells are more abundant and the cells of the outer cork wanting; starch less abundant. It is possible to distinguish this cinnamon from the other two by the larger sclerenchyma cells and absence of outer cork and epidermal tissues. |
| ash=Ash 4 per cent. | | ash=Ash 4 per cent. | ||
| 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, Alkemist Laboratories | {{Microscopy | source=Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories | ||
| mainimage=Cinnamon 1.jpg | | mainimage=Cinnamon 1.jpg | ||
| − | | | + | | caption1=Thick walled fiber when observed at 400X with Acidified chloral Hydrate Soln. |
| − | + | | description= Ceylon cinnamomum (bark) ''Cinnamomum verum'' | |
| image2=Cinnamon 2.jpg | | image2=Cinnamon 2.jpg | ||
| − | | caption2= | + | | caption2=Large resin cells showing dark red contents observed at 400X with Acidified chloral Hydrate Soln. |
| reference=British Pharmacopoeia, 2003 | | reference=British Pharmacopoeia, 2003 | ||
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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. C. verum 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 meters (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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