Found in India and Sri Lanka, it has fragrant bark used for spices, perfume, and anointing oil, with buds that flavor food.
About Cassia
A type of tree that grows in tropical Asia. The bark of cassia is used as a spice that tastes similar to cinnamon but is not as high quality.
The "cassia" mentioned in the Bible comes from the cassia bark tree (Cinnamomum cassia). It is one of the ingredients used in holy anointing oil (Exodus 30:24). It was also a valuable trade item (Ezekiel 27:19). comes from the cassia bark tree (Cinnamomum cassia).
Key References
500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise.
All Scripture References (3)
Exodus (1)
500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil.
Psalms (1)
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Ezekiel (1)
and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise.