key term

cassia tree

Originalקִדָּה

Transliterationqiddāh

Strong'sH6916

Languagehebrew

Domaintrees; health; perfumes and spices; anoint

fragrant substance made from the inner bark of the cassia tree (Cinnamomum cassia), found in India and Sri Lanka, and used for the preparation of perfume and anointing oil; the buds of this tree are used to flavor and season food; its leaves and pods may have medicinal qualities

Synthesized voice

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“cassia tree.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/cassia-tree