Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf vs Korean Barberry

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Antimicrobial

Berberis koreana

Antimicrobial

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Korean Barberry

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Cinnamon leaf used in Sri Lankan folk medicine differently from bark, with higher eugenol and antimicrobial applications.

A Korean barberry species used in Hanbang medicine for liver-clearing and antimicrobial effects.

Active Compounds

eugenol, beta-caryophyllene, cinnamaldehyde trace, linalool

berberine, berbamine, palmatine, oxyacanthine

Traditional Uses

antimicrobial dental use in Siddha medicine, digestive spice, topical pain relief

liver heat, infection, digestive issues

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, analgesic, antifungal

antimicrobial, antifungal, hypoglycemic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf tea; leaf EO diluted 1% topically

3-9g bark daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - eugenol uterotonic, liver disease with EO

pregnancy, cold deficiency

Side Effects

skin irritation from eugenol if concentrated

digestive upset, nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E