Cinnamomum burmannii vs Kayu Manis Jamu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cinnamomum burmannii

Metabolic

Cinnamomum burmanii

Metabolic

Cinnamomum burmannii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kayu Manis Jamu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Indonesian cinnamon species, most common cinnamon in US food products, highest coumarin content.

Indonesian cinnamon variety used in Jamu for diabetes management, digestive support, and warming the body.

Active Compounds

cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, cinnamic acid, eugenol, terpenes

cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, procyanidins, eugenol

Traditional Uses

Traditional Indonesian medicine for digestive and circulatory conditions, Widely used in Indonesian folk medicine for pain and infections

diabetes, cold conditions, digestive weakness

Modern Uses

Blood sugar regulation, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Warming digestive herb

hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, warming

Adult Dosage

Capsule: 500mg-1g/day; Tea: half teaspoon per cup

1-6g dried bark daily

Contraindications

Liver disease, Pregnancy in high doses, Blood thinners

liver disease with high doses, coumarin sensitivity

Side Effects

Liver toxicity from coumarin, Hypoglycemia, Skin sensitization

liver toxicity with excessive coumarin

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E