Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
Cinnamomum cassia, also known as Chinese cinnamon, is a spice derived from the inner bark of the Cassia tree. It is widely used in traditional medicine and as a dietary supplement to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Unlike Ceylon cinnamon, Cassia cinnamon contains significant amounts of coumarin, a compound that can cause liver damage if consumed in high doses or over prolonged periods.
Dosage by Body Weight
Standard adult doses typically range from 1 to 6 grams of powder daily, or 500 mg to 1000 mg in capsule form taken twice daily with food. Do not exceed recommended doses due to coumarin content. Pediatric therapeutic dosing is not established; standard dietary amounts in food are generally recognized as safe, but concentrated supplements should not be given to children.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Efficacy and safety are not established in infants. Potential risk of coumarin-induced liver toxicity.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Efficacy and safety are not established. Avoid therapeutic supplementation.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Efficacy and safety are not established. Avoid therapeutic supplementation.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Dietary amounts used in cooking are safe, but therapeutic supplement dosing is not recommended.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not administer
- Tracking Notes
- Dietary amounts used in cooking are safe, but therapeutic supplement dosing is not recommended.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Efficacy and safety are not established in infants. Potential risk of coumarin-induced liver toxicity. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Efficacy and safety are not established. Avoid therapeutic supplementation. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Efficacy and safety are not established. Avoid therapeutic supplementation. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Dietary amounts used in cooking are safe, but therapeutic supplement dosing is not recommended. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | Do not administer | Dietary amounts used in cooking are safe, but therapeutic supplement dosing is not recommended. |
Formulation
Purpose
Commonly used as a dietary supplement for blood glucose support, metabolic wellness, and digestive health.
Generic Name
Cassia cinnamonBranded Drug Names
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.