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Cinnamomum zeylanium and cinnamon.

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It's botanical name comes from the Hebraic and Arabic term, amomon, meaning fragrant spice plant.

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The chemical formula for cinnamon is C9H8O.

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Cinnamon is a covalent bond because it does not dissolve in water.

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Cinnamon: Harvesting Cassia in the Jungles of Sumatra

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One of the most beloved spices in the world, Cinnamon is actually the dried and curled up inner bark of one of several varietals of trees in the genus Cinnamomum. Cassia Cinnamon is one of those varietals and the majority of it grows in the lush Kerenci Valley on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

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Around 1518, Portuguese traders discovered cinnamon at ceylon, present day Sri Lanka, and conquered it's island kingdom of kotto, enslaving the islands population and gaining control of the cinnamon trade for about a century.

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Cinnamon has been used for thousands of years as early as 2,000 B.C. Egyptians employed i, as well as the related spice cassia, as a perfuming agent during the embalming process.

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Cinnamon can be used as a cholesterol reduce, pain reliever, diabetes treatment, light bulb diffuser, digestive aid, cold and flu reliever. Cinnamon is important because 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon daily can have positives effects on blood sugar levels.

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Farmers first shave the outer back of the trees, and then shave off the inner bark- the annamon layer. when cinnamon is dried, it naturally curls up into ''quills''. Most of the world's ceylon comed from Sri Lanka.

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-7.5 degrees Celsius.

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248 degrees Celsius.

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1.0497 g/ml

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Clear yellow liquid with an odor of cinnamon and a sweet taste

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Cinnamon consists of a variety of resinous compounds, including cinnamaldehyde, cinnamate, cinnamic acid, and essential oils. The spicy taste and fragrance are due to the presence of cinnamaldehyde and occur due to the absorption of oxygen.

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~ Cinnamon sticks are also called quills
~ Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant that aids in controlling blood sugars.
~ Cinnamon also contains other minerals such as iron and magnesium.

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~ Cinnamon has been used medically for thousands of years and is known for its health benefits.
~ Studies have shown that cinnamon does have an effect on blood glucose levels in those with type 2 diabetes.

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~ The antioxidants in cinnamon have anti- inflammatory effects, which may help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, brain function decline and more.
~ Cinnamon helps fight diabetes.
~ Helps defend against cognitive decline and protects brain function.