is a busy ever green tree of the laurel family and the spice derived from its bark. The spice consists of of the dried inner bark and has a delicately fragrant aroma and warm sweet, woody flavour with a slight citrusy note.
Health Benefit: acts as anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal - it is loaded with antioxidants. It can help reduce blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. It is often used to reduce inflammation.
