A Europe-wide analysis of 104 retail cinnamon samples found that only one-third met quality, safety, and authenticity ...

The process starts with the cinnamon tree, scientifically known as Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum. These trees, which can grow up to 10-15 meters, ...

Before that, in its native Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Chinese writers referenced true cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, as far back as 2800 B.C. Once more precious than silver, ...

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) comes from the bark of various species of cinnamon trees. It has been studied for its therapeutic effects, from lowering blood sugar to reducing inflammation.

Out of these species, Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume also known as Ceylon and Cinnamomum cassia J. Presl are the economically most important species.