Ilavangapattai (இலவங்கப்பட்டை) is true cinnamon bark: the bark of the cinnamon tree, the botanical Cinnamomum verum (family Lauraceae). AVM Herbals’ Ilavangapattai Powder is titled “True Cinnamon Bark” and lists true cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum, as its botanical ingredient.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: இலவங்கப்பட்டை (Ilavangapattai), also written கருவாப்பட்டை or கறுவாப்பட்டை according to Tamil Wikipedia
- English: true cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon
- Botanical: Cinnamomum verum J.Presl (family Lauraceae), formerly written Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume
- Part used in AVM’s powder: bark
Bark, not bud — and true, not cassia
In Tamil, இலவங்கம் (ilavangam) on its own names a different spice: Tamil Wikipedia describes it as the dried, unopened flower bud, the clove. The word பட்டை (pattai) in ilavangapattai signals bark, and Tamil Wikipedia says the cinnamon spice is obtained from the bark of the tree. English Wikipedia adds that the spice comes from the inner bark of Cinnamomum verum, a tree native to Sri Lanka, and that the name cinnamon is also used for Cinnamomum cassia (cassia). AVM Herbals’ title says “True Cinnamon”, the Cinnamomum verum kind. The old name zeylanicum comes from Ceylon, the former name of Sri Lanka.
In the AVM Herbals range
Ilavangapattai Powder is made from true cinnamon bark. Its product page gives the directions for use and the pack size; please follow the directions on the pack. AVM Herbals lists it in the Respiratory collection, and the Wellness Guide explains how the range is grouped by the three humours.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
இலவங்கப்பட்டை என்பது Cinnamomum verum மரத்தின் பட்டை. தமிழில் இலவங்கம் என்பது கிராம்பு என்ற வேறு நறுமணப் பொருளைக் குறிக்கும். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் இலவங்கப்பட்டைப் பொடி பட்டையிலிருந்து தயாரிக்கப்படுகிறது; பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Cinnamomum verum J.Presl, accepted species, family Lauraceae; Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume is listed as a synonym on this record (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:463752-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Cinnamomum verum J.Presl (name record): ipni.org/n/463752-1
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Cinnamomum verum J.Presl, accepted species, family Lauraceae: gbif.org/species/3033987; Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume listed as its synonym: gbif.org/species/3033988
- English Wikipedia — Cinnamomum verum (true or Ceylon cinnamon; inner bark; native to Sri Lanka; cassia distinguished): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamomum_verum
- Tamil Wikipedia — இலவங்கப்பட்டை (Tamil names; spice obtained from the bark): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/இலவங்கப்பட்டை
- Tamil Wikipedia — இலவங்கம் (the clove bud, a different spice): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/இலவங்கம்
- AVM Herbals product listing (title, Tamil product name இலவங்கப்பட்டை பொடி and ingredient line, true cinnamon bark): Ilavangapattai Powder
These references establish the plant’s identity, the bark and the Tamil names; they are not evidence of health effects. This is general traditional-use information, not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.