Wild Cinnamon
Canellaceae
Warburgia salutaris, belonging to the Canellaceae family, is a plant with traditional medicine roots in southern Africa. It has been traditionally used for its purported health benefits, though specific uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that aqueous extracts from its bark exhibit significant antioxidant and anti-aging properties both in vitro and in vivo. Similarly, Cinnamosma sp., also part of the Canellaceae family, contains drimane sesquiterpenes which show toxic and antifeedant effects against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. While these findings are promising, further research is needed to confirm their clinical relevance. Notably, no major safety concerns or drug interactions have been reported for either plant, though this does not necessarily imply complete safety in all contexts.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study found that certain families and genera of plants, including Canellaceae, are over-represented in southern African traditional medicine.
- CDIAL inhibits spontaneous and stimulated contractions of the mosquito crop, suggesting it may induce tetanic paralysis through Ca2+ channel activation.
- The aqueous extract from Warburgia salutaris bark demonstrated significant in vitro and in vivo antioxidant and anti-aging activities.
- The bark and root extracts of Cinnamosma sp., enriched in drimane sesquiterpenes, showed both adulticidal and larvicidal activities against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wild Cinnamon?
Wild Cinnamon (Canellaceae) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Wild Cinnamon?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Wild Cinnamon; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that certain families and genera of plants, including Canellaceae, are over-represented in southern African traditional medicine.
How strong is the evidence for Wild Cinnamon?
The strongest finding for Wild Cinnamon carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Wild Cinnamon safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Wild Cinnamon in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Wild Cinnamon interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Wild Cinnamon in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Wild Cinnamon?
Wild Cinnamon is also known as: Канелловые, Canellacées.
Is Wild Cinnamon a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Insecticidal and Antifeedant Activities of Malagasy Medicinal Plant (Cinnamosma sp.) Extracts and Drimane-Type Sesquiterpenes against Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Stop the crop: Insights into the insecticidal mode of action of cinnamodial against mosquitoes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antioxidant and anti-aging effects of Warburgia salutaris bark aqueous extract: Evidences from in silico, in vitro and in vivo studies. literature abstract metadata
- T2 An imprecise probability approach-based determination of over-represented southern African plant genera and families used in ethnopharmacology. literature abstract metadata