Cinnamon is one of the finest sweet spices, a tropical medium-sized, bushy evergreen tree15-m (50 ft) high with strong antioxidant activity. It is cultivated commercially in India, Africa, South America, the West Indies and Indonesia. The spice is reddish-brown and has a sweet, warm, spicy, woody aroma.

Plant type – Bushy tree
Bearing habit – Inner part of the bark (Cinnamon sticks)
Uses – Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages; curries, pickles, garam masala, teas etc.,
Health benefits – To treat toothaches, dental problems, oral microbiota, and bad breath
Other uses – Antitermitic, nematicida, mosquito larvicidal, insecticidal, antimycotic agents