Evidence supporting the use of: Cassia (unspecified)
For the health condition: Infection (viral)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Cassia, which may refer to either Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon) or Cassia species such as Senna (Cassia angustifolia), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in China and Southeast Asia. Cinnamomum cassia bark has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) under the name "Rou Gui" for its warming properties and as a remedy for various infections, including those of viral origin. TCM texts often attribute antiviral and immune-supporting properties to cassia, though these are based on historical and empirical use rather than modern clinical trials.

Scientific studies investigating the antiviral effects of cassia are limited but have increased in recent years. Some in vitro studies have reported that extracts or constituents from Cinnamomum cassia exhibit inhibitory activity against certain viruses, such as influenza and herpes simplex virus. The main active compound, cinnamaldehyde, has shown some antiviral activity in laboratory settings. However, these findings have not yet been translated into robust clinical evidence in humans, and no cassia preparation is approved specifically for the treatment of viral infections. The evidence, therefore, remains modest and primarily rooted in traditional use, with preliminary scientific support but no definitive validation.

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