# Tamalpatra

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> Tamalpatra (Cinnamomum tamala) is a plant drug, from the Lauraceae family. Polyphenolic fraction (catechins, procyanidins) has lower bioavailability (10-20%) due to poor aqueous solubility and extensive Phase II conjugation.

## Key facts

- **Botanical name:** Cinnamomum tamala
- **Family:** Lauraceae

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | Tamalpatra |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Tikta, Katu | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Churna (powder), Kwatha (decoction), Essential oil, Capsule, Tablet, Tincture

**Standard Dosage:** 1-3 g powder twice daily; 30-60 mL decoction twice daily; 2-5 drops essential oil in steam inhalation

**Optimal Timing:** After meals for digestive support; can be taken morning and evening

**Storage:** Store in airtight, light-resistant containers at 15-25 deg C. Essential oil in amber glass under nitrogen. Dried leaves should be stored away from moisture to prevent mold.

**Marker Compounds:** Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde, [Linalool](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#linalool), beta-Caryophyllene, Cinnamyl acetate, [Catechin](/reference/catechin/), [Epicatechin](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#epicatechin)

### Synergistic Combinations

- Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) - carminative synergy
- [Dalchini](/herb/twak-cinnamon/) (Cinnamomum verum) - enhanced glycemic support
- Shunthi ([ginger](/herb/ginger/)) - digestive stimulant synergy

## Reference lists that include it

[Catechin](https://nighantu.ageayurveda.com/reference/catechin/)

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

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