Indonesian cinnamon Cinnamomum burmannii Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Burmannii (Nees), also know as Padang Cassia, Indonesian Cassia, Cinnamomum dulce Nees. Cinnamomum kiamis Nees is a evergreen tree from family Lauraceae. Native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Properties:Cinnamomum burmannii is one of the three main types of cinnamon which includes also the Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum zeylanicum/verum. Cinnamomum burmannii is wonderful spice. All the parts of the plant can be used. The powder obtained from the bark of the tree is the source of famous cassie spices . Main cinnamon (C.zeylanicum/verum) is used for sweet dishes, subtly emphasizing their taste, while cassie type are added to the strong, spicy dishes as curry and savory dishes of meat. Dried leaves Cinnamomum burmannii in India are called ,,bayleaf". Cinnamomum buds are used in the kitchen for stewed fruits, spice cakes and puddings. Oil from Cinnamomum burmannii has effect stimulating and carminative. Perfectly suited to treat nausea and flatulence. Interesting fact:In 1943, Cinamomum burmannii was brought from Asia to Hawaii as a cultivated plant.
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