Cinnamomum cassia has a sweeter flavor than Indonesian cassia, similar to Saigon cinnamon, but with lower oil content. Cassia bark (both powdered and in whole, or "stick" form) is used as a flavoring agent for confectionery, desserts, pastries, and meat; it is specified in many curry recipes, where Ceylon cinnamon is less suitable. Cassia is sometimes added to Ceylon cinnamon, but is a much thicker, coarser product. Cassia is sold as pieces of bark (as pictured below) or as neat quills or sticks. Cassia sticks can be distinguished from Ceylon cinnamon sticks in this manner: Ceylon cinnamon sticks have many thin layers
Cassia javanica is used medicinally as a substitute to "Cassia fistula" for treating constipation, colic, chlorosis and urinary disorders. Its leaves are effective against herpes simplex and the bark of "C. javanica" is one of the ingredients in ayurvedic and other traditional medicine antidiabetic formulations. "C. javanica" yields a lightweight to heavy hardwood that is used for general construction, furniture and cabinet making. The bark of "C. javanica" is used for tanning in the leather processing industry. Cassia javanica Cassia javanica, also known as Java cassia, pink shower, apple blossom tree and rainbow shower tree (), is a species of tree in