Gui Zhi Dried Cassia Twig 500g Peeled Guangxi Cinnamon Twig for Decoction and Soup

Dried Cassia Twig, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia. These peeled twig slices are a classic warming herb traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and supporting yang. In TCM theory Gui Zhi is pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature, entering the heart, lung, and bladder channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and soups as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled dried cassia twig slices prepared for decoction use
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, a classic TCM warming herb
• Known as Gui Zhi (桂枝) in traditional Chinese medicine
• Sourced from Guangxi, a recognized growing region for cassia
• Commonly paired in formulas such as Gui Zhi Tang and decoctions with peony and anemarrhena

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender reddish-brown twig slices with a firm, woody texture and a faint sweet-spicy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically carries a mild cinnamon-like warmth with a slightly sweet, pungent finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to soup packs for warming seasonal broths
• Combine with other herbs for daily warming tea infusions
• Use in congee or culinary recipes where a mild spice note is desired

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gui Zhi is traditionally used to release the exterior, warm the channels, and assist yang qi. It is a core ingredient of Gui Zhi Tang and appears in combinations with bai shao, zhi mu, and other herbs. Traditionally simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or steeped with ginger and dates during cold seasons.

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