Gui Zhi Powder Cinnamon Twig Powder 500g Ground Cassia Twig for Traditional Herbal Use

Gui Zhi Powder (桂枝粉), made from dried cinnamon twig, the stem of Cinnamomum cassia. In TCM, Gui Zhi is considered pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and bladder channels. This finely ground powder is milled from dried twig pieces for convenient use in herbal formulas, teas, and culinary applications. It is sold as a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried Gui Zhi (桂枝), the cinnamon twig of Cinnamomum cassia
• Finely milled powder form for easy blending into teas, decoctions, and recipes
• In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is pungent, sweet, and warm, traditionally linked to heart, lung, and bladder channels
• Sourced from Guizhou and sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• 500g bulk-friendly pack with an 18-month shelf life under normal room-temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to reddish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries the characteristic warm, sweet-spicy aroma of cassia twig, and its taste is typically mildly pungent and sweet with a gentle warming note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea blends
• Add to decoctions prepared with other TCM herbs
• Mix into congee or culinary recipes for a warm spicy note
• Incorporate into seasonal food and beverage preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Gui Zhi is a classic component of well-known formulas such as Gui Zhi Tang and is traditionally used to support the body's natural warmth and circulation, often paired with herbs like Bai Shao, Gan Jiang, or Da Zao in decoctions. Ground powder offers a convenient way to add this twig to teas, soups, and seasonal winter recipes.

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