Dried Cinnamon Twig Gui Zhi 500g Herbal Decoction Slices for Traditional TCM Tea and Soup

Dried Cinnamon Twig, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia. These dried twig slices and slender cut pieces are a classic warming herb traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and bladder channels. In TCM theory Gui Zhi is pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature. Commonly used in decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Gui Zhi supplied as dried twig slices and cut pieces
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, a traditional cassia cinnamon species
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a warming herb with pungent sweet flavor
• Versatile form suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and culinary use
• Bulk dried format with 365 day shelf life under normal room temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish brown to light brown thin slices and slender twig segments with a firm woody texture. The aroma is characteristically warm, sweet, and spicy, reminiscent of cassia cinnamon. When simmered, the liquor typically carries a gently sweet and pungent warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a warming spiced herbal tea
• Added to soup and congee cooking for aromatic warmth
• Used in culinary spice blends and seasonal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gui Zhi is a foundational warming herb appearing in many classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Ma Huang, Bai Shao, and Gan Cao. Traditionally used in decoctions and warming teas, especially during cold seasons. Also simmered in soups and congee in folk culinary herbal tradition for its sweet spicy aroma.

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