Magadh Dalchini

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Dalchini is also known as Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snackfoods, tea and traditional foods. Cinnamon tree is always greenish and small shrub. The bark of its stem is picked and dried. Their shape is circular, soft and brownish red in color. Cinnamon tree always brings aroma. It is used as a spice and medicine. Its oil can also be extracted.