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What is Lavanga Pattai (Cinnamon Bark)?

🌳 The Lavanga Pattai tree (Cinnamomum verum), commonly known as Cinnamon or Dalchini, is a highly aromatic and medicinal tree widely used in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine. The bark of this tree is prized for its sweet aroma, warm flavor, and powerful health benefits.

🌳 Native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia, Cinnamon has been used for centuries in culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications. The bark is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it a valuable ingredient in herbal medicine, teas, and skincare products.

Description of Lavanga Pattai (Cinnamon Bark) Plant

🌿 Cinnamomum verum is a small evergreen tree with thick, aromatic bark, glossy green leaves, and small yellowish-white flowers.

🌿 The bark is thin, reddish-brown, and curls into quills when dried.

🌿 The tree produces dark purple berries, which contain seeds but are not commonly used.

🌿 The inner bark is harvested, dried, and used as a spice and herbal remedy.

🌿 It is commonly used to boost digestion, regulate blood sugar, and support heart health.

Morphological Characteristics of Lavanga Pattai (Cinnamon Bark)

🌿 The Cinnamon tree grows up to 10–15 meters in height, with a smooth, grayish-brown trunk.

🌿 The bark is thin, aromatic, and reddish-brown, with a naturally sweet and spicy fragrance.

🌿 Leaves are ovate, glossy, and dark green, with a distinctive cinnamon aroma when crushed.

🌿 Flowers are small, pale yellow or greenish-white, and bloom in clusters.

🌿 The fruit is a small, oval-shaped, dark purple berry, containing one seed.

🌿 The bark is rich in cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and essential oils, which give it its medicinal and aromatic properties.

Habitat of Lavanga Pattai (Cinnamon Bark) – Cinnamomum verum

🌿 Cinnamomum verum is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.

🌿 Found in moist, evergreen forests and well-drained, fertile soils across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and the Western Ghats in India.

🌿 The tree thrives in warm, humid climates with moderate rainfall.

🌿 Requires regular pruning to promote bark growth, as the inner bark is the most valuable part.

🌿 Sustainably cultivated in controlled environments to ensure high-quality bark production.

🌿 The bark is carefully peeled, sun-dried, and rolled into quills, which are later ground into powder or used whole.

Lavanga Pattai (Cinnamon Bark) Organic Information

🌳 100% natural and vegetarian, free from artificial colors, harmful chemicals, pesticides, or additives.

🌳 Sourced from ethically grown Cinnamon trees, ensuring pure and high-quality cinnamon bark.

🌳 Carefully hand-harvested, sun-dried, and processed in a hygienic environment to retain its medicinal potency and rich aroma.

🌳 Packed with nature’s goodness, our Cinnamon Bark is ideal for boosting immunity, improving digestion, regulating blood sugar, and enhancing overall health.