Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomic. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines ,and traditional foods. Cinnamon is a spice, sprinkled on toast and lattes. But extracts from the bark as well as leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots of the cinnamon tree have also been used in traditional medicine around the world for thousands of years. It’s used in cooking and baking, and added to many foods.