Cinnamomum Leaves And Bark
Scientific Name: Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.)
Nees & Eberm
Family: Lauraceae
Vernacular Name: Tejpat
Description
A medium sized evergreen tree about 8 meter tall. Leaves simple, short stalked, leathery, ovate-lanceolate, long pointed 10- 15 cm long with 3 conspicuous nearly parallel veins arising from near the base, bright pink when young in spring, aromatic when crushed. Flowers pale yellow, in terminal and axillary-branched clusters. Fruits ovoid drupe, black, succulent.
Flowering and Fruiting: March-April
Parts used: Leaves and bark.
Uses: Leaves are carminative. Bark is useful in diarrhea, flatulence, and nausea. Leaves and bark are used in spices.
Distribution in Nepal: 450 - 2000 m, east to west
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