Gui Zhi Cassia Twig Slices Dried Cinnamomi Ramulus 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Cassia Twig slices, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia. These young twig tips, called Gui Zhi Jian, are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece traditionally associated with warming the channels and supporting healthy circulation. In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature, entering the heart, lung, and bladder channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or teas as part of traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Zhi (桂枝) dried cassia twig tips from Guangxi, a recognized source region for cinnamon herbs
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, plant part young twig tips known as Gui Zhi Jian
• Traditional TCM decoction piece valued for its pungent sweet and warm nature
• Carefully cut slices supplied in a resealable 500g bag, unsulfur-fumigated processing
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, warming teas, soups, and seasonal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to cinnamon-brown thin slices with a firm, woody texture. The aroma is characteristically warm, sweet, and spicy, reminiscent of cinnamon. When simmered, the liquid typically carries a gently sweet, pungent, warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to warming herbal teas with other botanicals
• Cooked into nourishing soups and broths
• Used in seasonal congee recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Gui Zhi is a foundational herb of the classic formula Gui Zhi Tang and is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, warming the channels, and supporting yang qi. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Bai Shao, Gan Jiang, and Da Zao in decoctions. Traditional practice also uses it in winter warming teas and postpartum or cold-season soups.

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