Cinnamon Myrtle, Backhousia myrtifloria:
Cinnamon Myrtle is used extensively as an aromatic spice, due to its unique properties of its natural oils; methyl eugenol and elemicin. These oils produce a natural cinnamon like fragrance & the leaves may be used in place of conventional cinnamon spice to flavour.
 
Use Cinnamon Myrtle in Middle Eastern dishes such as curries & stews, and it makes a wonderful addition to soups, roasts and sauces.
 
Try Cinnamon in desserts, biscuits, sweets, pastries and slices where you would use regular cinnamon spice.
 
The leaves are used fresh or dried and steeped in hot water to make herbal tea - 
you can try the decadent Bowerbird Naturals Edna Botanical Tea with Cinnamon Myrtle, orange & elderflower.
 
Health Benefits:
Cinnamon myrtle - Backhousia myrtifolia - Backhousia myrtifolia is often called iron wood and grey myrtle in addition to cinnamon myrtle. The rainforest tree species was first discovered and used by the indigenous communities of Australia, especially because the plant produces oils that have a cinnamon-like aroma, and have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
 
The Cinnamon Myrtle plant is rich in fibres, vitamins A, C, E, K & minerals potassium, calcium & copper. 
 
It is believed to have anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties and has been used by Australian Aboriginals for thousands of years.
 
Cinnamon myrtle leaves can be used in place of conventional cinnamon spice to flavour curries, Middle-Eastern dishes, stews, soups, roasts, ribs and sauces.
They are wonderful in steamed rice.
 
You can use them in desserts to add a warm, earthy flavour for pastries, pies, cakes and slices.
It is also delicious in mulled wine and is a wonderful addition to traditional sangria recipes.
 
The leaves may also be used fresh or dried to make a herbal tea you will find it in Bowerbird Naturals Edna Botanical Tea - a refreshingly wholesome, spice of Anise Myrtle base, floral fruity tones of hand-picked Elderflowers with an abundance of dehydrated Orange and a sensation aroma and taste.
 
Bowerbird Naturals also provides a non-blended Cinnamon Myrtle in 3 convenient sizes for cooking or mixing as a medicinal Tea.
 
Cinnamon Myrtle is useful for dyspepsia, heartburn, colic, digestive issues and general well-being.
 
Further Information:
Cinnamon Myrtle belongs to the Myrtaceae, which includes the popular lemon myrtle and aniseed myrtle. Growing to a height of 7m, it’s a good candidate for the home garden: hardy, low maintenance and adaptable with masses of striking, star-shaped cream flowers.
 
Backhousia myrtifolia is found in the rainforests of subtropical Australia, all the way from Bega on the NSW south coast, to Fraser Island off Queensland. It is a small tree, growing to about 7 metres.
Cinnamon myrtle as it is more commonly known, grows well in most soils and climates. It can handle long, dry summers if it gets regular water. The cinnamon myrtle tree grows best in full sun, but can also grow happily under part-shade or full shade. 
 
No known allergens. This product may contain traces of Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Tree Nuts or other allergens due to possible cross-contamination.
 
Produced & packaged in Australia.