Summary: Cinnamomum loureiroi (Unknown) is a plant in the Lauraceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Saigon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum lourieroi), otherwise known as Vietnamese cinnamon and Vietnamese cassia, is an evergreen tree indigenous to Southeast Asia that has the highest amount of coumarin content among other species under the Cinnamomum genus. The bark and the essential oil obtained from it are both used as food flavouring. The bark, usually harvested from young branches is further used for baking and made into cordial. Unripe fruits are dried and sold as cassia buds for food flavourings. Medicinally, the dried bark is often used in association with other medicines as it is an astringent, carminative, stimulant, and stomachic.
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Moderate — drought tolerant once established |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 7-11 |
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