Historically, the leaves were used for medicinal purposes. When used for medicinal or aromatherapy purposes, the leaf is usually distilled into an oil.The history of Cinnamon stretches back to ancient Egypt where it was used for medicinal and embalming purposes. It was used as incense as well. It is said to originate from Sri Lanka, and the Malabar coast of India. It is also found in Madagascar, Comoros Islands, Burma, South America and the West Indies. Cinnamon was so precious at one point in history that it was considered more valuable than gold
Cinnamon leaves, botanically known as Cinnamonum verum, is a member of the Lauraceae family.
Cinnamon leaves are commonly pruned from the trees and left to dry for several days. They are then processed for Cinnamon leaf oil , Caribbean recipes and also teas.
Fresh Cinnamon leaves are fragrant and give off a lighter cinnamon smell and taste than cinnamon bark when used in teas or cooking. When eaten they have a hot, pungent taste.
Is your sea moss pool grown?
No, our sea moss is ethically sourced from the pristine waters of St. Lucia by our team of divers.
Is this Jamaican Sea Moss?
No, our sea moss is St. Lucian - the #1 sea moss in terms of quality.
What sea moss species do you sell?
We sell eucheuma cottonii.
How long does it take to receive the products?
After you place an order, we process it within 1 day and ship it out. Delivery usually takes 3-4 days. Every order comes with tracked shipping. Please note that due to high demand we run out of stock and shipping gets delayed by 3-4 days.
Are your products approved by the FDA?
Yes, our products are checked at the border control by the FDA. We are also certified by the Agirculutural Ministry Of St. Lucia, a phytosanitary certificate can be provided on request.