Fresh Dried Cassia/Dalchini/Daruchini/Chinese cinnamon Tree bark/chaal

Cassia is a spice made from the bark of the Cinnamomum cassia tree — it’s similar to cinnamon but has a stronger, spicier aroma.
It’s used in food, skincare — both fresh and dried forms have value.

🌸 How to Use Fresh Cassia Bark

1. For Tea or Decoction :
   • Break a small piece (1–2 inches) of the fresh bark.
   • Boil in 2 cups of water for 10–15 minutes.
   • Strain and drink warm.
     ✅ Helps with digestion, cold, cough, and improves blood circulation.
2. In Cooking:
   • Add small pieces to curries, biryanis, or stews while cooking (like bay leaf).
   • Remove before serving.
     ✅ Adds strong cinnamon-like aroma and flavor.
3. In Skincare or Bath:
   • Soak a small stick in hot water; use that water in a bath for relaxation.
   • Avoid direct skin contact with raw cassia oil or bark — it may irritate.

🍂 How to Use Dried Cassia Bark

1. Cassia Powder (for Kitchen):
   • Grind dried bark into powder using a mixer or spice grinder.
   • Use ¼ teaspoon in teas, sweets, curries, or herbal mixes.
2. Cassia Tea (Simple Recipe):
   • 1 small stick or ½ tsp powder
   • 1½ cups of water
   • Boil 10 minutes, strain, and drink.
3. As a Room Freshener / Insect Repellent:
   • Burn small dried pieces on charcoal or in aroma diffusers.
   • Repels mosquitoes and leaves a pleasant fragrance.
4. In Herbal Mixes:
   • Combine with dry ginger, cloves, or tulsi for immunity-boosting herbal powders.