Premium Wild Cinnamon Bark Rou Gui 桂心 Guan Gui Dried Herb 500g

Premium Dried Cinnamon Bark, known in TCM as Rou Gui (肉桂) and also called Gui Xin (桂心) or Guan Gui (官桂), from Cinnamomum cassia. These peeled bark quills are sun-dried and traditionally valued for their warm, sweet and pungent nature, associated in TCM theory with the kidney, spleen, heart and liver channels. Commonly used in decoctions, spice blends and seasonal herbal cooking. Store frozen to preserve aroma and freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested peeled cinnamon bark, a classic TCM warming herb
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, known as Rou Gui 肉桂 or Gui Xin 桂心
• Sun-dried whole bark quills with naturally high oil content
• Suitable for decoctions, congee, braises and spice blends
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

The bark typically shows reddish-brown quills with a hard, compact texture and visible oil streaks. Its aroma is warm, sweet and spicy, and decocted liquid typically tastes pungent-sweet with a gentle lingering heat.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions and tonic soups
• Add to congee or slow-cooked meat braises for warmth and aroma
• Use in mulled drinks, spice blends and seasonal baking
• Pair with other TCM herbs in traditional warming formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, cinnamon bark is traditionally associated with warming the kidney yang, dispersing cold and supporting circulation. It is a classic ingredient in decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as prepared rehmannia or dried ginger, and is also used in winter soups, congee and festive spice preparations.

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