It is a spice used to flavor a lot of dishes, both sweet and savory. It is obtained from the bark of different evergreens of Cinnamomum family, grown during the rainy season, when the crust becomes softer. Its sweet and intoxicating fragrance makes it ideal accompaniment to chocolate, sweet dough, coffee, tea, liquor and meat, such as chicken and lamb. Provides health benefits serving as antiseptic as it prevents the growth of bacteria, it is a fungicide, provides wellness and energy when consumed in tea. It is a good antioxidant and has been shown in some studies to have antiviral properties.
