Cassia Twig Gui Zhi Dried Herb Slices Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g Bag

Cassia Twig, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia, is the dried twig of the cassia tree. Sun-dried and cut into slices, this warming herb is traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and bladder channels in TCM theory. It is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas, and is valued in traditional practice for supporting circulation and warmth. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cassia Twig Gui Zhi 桂枝 from Cinnamomum cassia
• Sun-dried and sliced for convenient decoction and soup preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM to support warmth and healthy circulation
• Sourced from mainland China and packed in a 500g bag
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender twig slices with a reddish-brown outer bark and pale inner wood. The texture is dry and firm with a faintly sweet, spicy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm, mildly sweet and pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to warming soups and broths
• Combine with other herbs such as Hai Feng Teng and Ji Xue Teng in dual-vine soup blends
• Use in seasonal herbal cooking and congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is a warming herb traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, supporting circulation, and harmonizing qi and blood. It is a classic ingredient in well-known formulas and is often paired with herbs like peony root, licorice, and blood-vine herbs in decoctions and soups. Traditionally used in colder seasons for warming preparations.

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