Cinnamomum loureiroi vs Kayu Manis Jamu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cinnamomum loureiroi

Metabolic

Cinnamomum burmanii

Metabolic

Cinnamomum loureiroi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kayu Manis Jamu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Highest-cinnamaldehyde cinnamon species from Vietnam; most pungent flavor and strongest blood sugar effects.

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

Active Compounds

cinnamaldehyde (highest content), coumarin, procyanidins, phenolic compounds

cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, procyanidins, eugenol

Traditional Uses

diabetes, cold conditions, digestive complaints, circulation

diabetes, cold conditions, digestive weakness

Modern Uses

blood sugar regulation, circulatory warming, antioxidant

hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, warming

Adult Dosage

1-2g powder daily (lower dose due to potency)

1-6g dried bark daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease (high coumarin), bleeding disorders

liver disease with high doses, coumarin sensitivity

Side Effects

liver damage with excess, GI burning, allergic reactions

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