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Cinnamomi Oleum

Cinnamon oil

肉桂油 〔肉桂油〕 ròu guì yóu

Alternate English names: cassia bark oil

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Cinnamomum cassia Presl. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Cinnamomum cassia Presl.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and acrid*; hot*.

Actions and indications: Same as cinnamon bark (ròu guì). It is aromatic and fortifies the stomach; dispels wind.* Treats wind-damp and itchy skin (applied externally).*

Dosage and method: Oral: Mix 0.06–0.3g with boiled water. Topical: Rub on the affected area.

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