Gui Jian Yu Dried Euonymus Branches 500g Wild Qinling Harvest 2024 Sulfur-Free TCM Herb

Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽) is the dried winged branch of Euonymus alatus, a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation, dispelling wind-dampness, and supporting healthy metabolism, it is typically bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature. These wild-harvested branches from the Qinling Mountains are dried without sulfur fumigation and are intended for decoction or external use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽) from the Qinling Mountains, 2024 harvest
• Botanical source: Euonymus alatus, the winged spindle tree branch
• Dried using a sulfur-free process to preserve natural qualities
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood and dispel wind-dampness
• Sold as a 500g pack of dried branches with twigs for decoction or external use

Quality & Sensory

The dried branches typically show a grayish-brown to dark brown color with distinctive corky wings along the stems. Texture is hard and woody with a fibrous break. Aroma is mild and slightly astringent, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, faintly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's guidance
• Combined with other TCM herbs in traditional formulas
• Used in external washes or foot soaks in folk practice
• Stored as a pantry herb for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Jian Yu is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation, dispelling wind-dampness, and unblocking meridians. It has historically appeared in decoctions and external washes, often paired with herbs such as Hong Hua or Dan Shen in classical formulas. Folk practice also uses it in seasonal decoctions, always prepared according to professional direction.

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