Cinnamon is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10 to 15 meters and is indigenous to Sri Lanka and South India. Cinnamon is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10 to 15 meters and is indigenous to Sri Lanka and South India.

The bark’s distinctive aroma makes it a popular spice. It also goes by the name Daalchini in India. The 7–18 cm long ovate–oblong leaves are in form.

Since cinnamon has been around since ancient times, it was viewed as a gift suited for kings and other powerful individuals in those times. It was brought from China to Egypt as early as 2000 BC, and Exodus in the Bible makes mention of it.