Cinnamon is classified as a spice,  

肉桂被歸類為香料，

not a herb. This distinction stems from  the part of the plant each comes from.

而不是草藥。這種區別源自於每種植物的來源部分。

Spices often come from the seeds, fruit, roots,  

香料通常來自

or bark of plants, whereas herbs  typically come from the leaves.

植物的種子、果實、根或樹皮，而香草通常來自葉子。

Cinnamon is obtained from the inner  bark of several tree species from the  

肉桂是從肉桂屬幾種樹種的內樹皮中獲得的

genus Cinnamomum. This process involves  harvesting strips of the inner bark,  

。這個過程涉及收穫內樹皮條，

which then curl into rolls known  as cinnamon sticks upon drying.

然後在乾燥後捲曲成捲，稱為肉桂棒。

These sticks can be used  whole or ground into powder.

這些棒可以整個使用或磨成粉末。 它在烹飪、烘焙以及在不同文化中作為飲料調味料的廣泛使用

Its widespread use in cooking,  baking, and as a flavoring agent  

凸顯了它作為香料的重要性。

for beverages across various cultures  highlights its importance as a spice.

這種分類反映了肉桂的作用及其生產方法，

This classification reflects cinnamon's role  and the methods involved in its production,  

將其與烹飪和植物學中的草藥區分開來。

distinguishing it from herbs in  culinary and botanical contexts.