Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Indian Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia), often referred to as Chinese cinnamon, has been traditionally used in various systems of medicine, including Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), for digestive ailments. The bark contains numerous phytochemicals such as cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, and eugenol, which have been suggested to possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional medicine, Cassia is sometimes included in herbal formulations intended to soothe the stomach, reduce inflammation, and support digestion.

However, direct use of Indian Cassia specifically for the treatment or support of ulcers (such as peptic or gastric ulcers) is not strongly documented in either the Ayurvedic or TCM classical texts. Most references to its use are general and relate to stomach discomfort or indigestion rather than explicit ulcer healing or protection. Scientific studies exploring Cassia’s effect on ulcers are very limited, and the majority of available research focuses on its close relative, Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon), or investigates Cassia’s antimicrobial effects on Helicobacter pylori in vitro, which is an ulcer-causing bacterium. These studies do not provide robust clinical evidence for Cassia’s efficacy in ulcer treatment.

In summary, while there is traditional precedent for using Cassia in broad digestive support, both historical detail and scientific validation specifically for ulcers are limited, resulting in a low evidence rating.

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