Cinnamon is used in both sweet and savory dishes. It is a common ingredient in baking, where it is used in cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries. It is also added to beverages like hot chocolate, mulled wine, and spiced teas. In savory cooking, cinnamon is used in certain Middle Eastern, North African, and Indian cuisines, it can be used in meat dishes, rice preparations, and spice blends to impart a distinct and aromatic flavor.
Cinnamon has been used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. It contains compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
