(Cassia cassia) native to southern China is an evergreen tree with long cylindrical pods and an aromatic bark with a fragrant, cinnamon like flavor called Chinese cinnamon, and used as a condiment. According to Chinese religious belief, the cassia tree is considered the sacred "Tree of Life." It is used as an ingredient in oils of consecration and is said to help in psychic development, clairvoyance, prophetic dreams, and for matters of sexuality.