Gui Jian Yu Dried Herb Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽), the dried winged branches and stem slices of Euonymus alatus, is a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. These dried slices are suited to decoction preparation and culinary herbal use. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽) dried herb slices from Anhui province
• Botanical source Euonymus alatus, a recognized TCM raw botanical
• Whole natural form slices suitable for decoction and culinary preparation
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal formulas and folk practice
• 500g pack sealed for freshness with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to dark woody color with firm, fibrous texture and characteristic winged ridges. They carry a mild herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a light brown, slightly bitter infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in culinary herbal preparations
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gui Jian Yu has traditionally been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with other botanicals such as peach kernel and safflower in classic blood-moving preparations. It has also appeared in folk herbal practice for seasonal wellness routines. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water as part of a prescribed herbal combination.

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