Origin and characteristics of cinnamon tree:
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Origin: Cinnamon is one of the most ancient spices and medicinal herbs, known since about 2000 BC. Cinnamon originated in China and then spread to Europe through the Silk Road, becoming a valuable medicinal herb in traditional medicine and also used in religious rituals.
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Characteristics: Cinnamon tree belongs to the genus Cinnamomum, is a woody tree, has a mature height of 18-20 meters and a trunk diameter of up to 40cm. Cinnamon has simple green leaves, small white or yellowish flowers, and small purple fruits when ripe. Cinnamon trees can grow well in harsh climatic conditions, growing strongly on different types of soil, from mountainous soil to sandy soil.
Distribution and growing areas of cinnamon:
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Around the world: Cinnamon is widely grown in many places such as Southern China, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, South America, Southern United States and Hawaii.
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In Vietnam: Cinnamon trees are distributed throughout all regions, of which the four largest concentrated cinnamon growing regions are Yen Bai, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa - Nghe An, and Quang Nam - Quang Ngai. Provinces such as Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Quang Nam are the localities with the largest cinnamon growing area, accounting for about 70% of the total cinnamon area in the country, with an annual harvest of about 900 thousand - 1.2 million tons of cinnamon bark.
Economic and health value of cinnamon:
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Economic value: Cinnamon is a crop that brings stable income to people, with an average profit that can reach 38.7 million VND/ha/year. Currently, fresh cinnamon costs about 21,000-22,000 VND/kg, while dried cinnamon costs from 45,000-47,000 VND/kg. Vietnam's export cinnamon products have reached a value of about 276 million USD in 2022, with the main export markets being India and the US.
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Health effects: Cinnamon contains many antioxidants, is good for the heart, prevents cancer, and supports weight loss. Cinnamon tea also helps reduce stress, purify the body, increase resistance and improve hearing.
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