- Cinnamon is known as Twak in Sanskrit and Dalchini in Hindi.
- The cinnamon stick is a bit thick, it is dry and brown in color. Cinnamon powder is available in brown and coarsely ground powder form.
- The cinnamon used as a spice and medicine has a distinct fragrance and sweetness to it. It has a warm effect.
- Cinnamon is roasted or sun-dried and then used as a garam masala. It is also used in sweets, cakes, cookies, pulao, biryani, drinks, etc.
- Cinnamon is an essential ingredient in making masala tea. Cinnamon is also used for garnishing.
- It is used for various types of illnesses where it is mixed with other ingredients and used as a medication.