Botanical name: Cinnamomum glaucescens    Family: Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Synonyms: Cecidodaphne glaucescens

Nepali Cinnamon is an evergreen tree growing around 15 m tall, and is highly valued for its fragrant bark. It has leathery, elliptical, or ovate leaves, 2-10 cm wide, 5-18 cm long. The tree is well-known for its aromatic leaves, which, when crushed or bruised, release a pleasing cinnamon scent. Its primary distinguishing characteristic is its unique scent, which also helps set it apart from the other plants. The undersides of the leaves may seem paler than the glossy, dark green color on upper surface. Overall, the foliage appears sleeker because of the smoothness of the margins. There are noticeable veins that run parallel to the midrib in pinnate veins. The flowers are small and barely noticeable, grouped into panicles. They are creamy-white in color and are typically 5 mm across. The fruits are usually 1-2 cm across and are small to medium in size. When fruits are fully ripe, they usually have a dark purple to blackish color. Nepali Cinnamon is native to Indian Subcontinent to Indo-China, including Eastern Himalaya.
Medicinal uses: Traditional medicine and perfumery both contain Sugandha Kokila oil, an essential oil that is extracted from the fruit pericarp. A paste of the seeds is used as a poultice to relieve muscular swellings.

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