Dried Cassia Twig Gui Zhi 桂枝 Cinnamomum cassia Twig Slices 500g for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Cassia Twig, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia. These unsmoked twig slices are supplied as whole-form raw herbal material sourced from Guangdong. In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is acrid, sweet, and warm, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and bladder channels. Commonly used in decoctions, soups, and culinary preparations, it should be stored in a cool, dry place and used as a food ingredient rather than a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Zhi (桂枝) cassia twigs sourced from Guangdong, China
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, dried twig slices in natural whole form
• Unsmoked and sulfur-free processing to preserve natural aroma and character
• Traditionally valued in TCM for warming and harmonizing herbal formulas
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, reddish-brown twig slices with a hard, dense texture and a faint woody grain. The aroma is characteristically warm, sweet, and spicy, reminiscent of cinnamon. When simmered, the liquid typically carries a mild sweet-spicy taste with a gentle warming finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews for warm aromatic flavor
• Used in congee and seasonal culinary recipes
• Brewed as a warming spiced tea with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Gui Zhi is a classic component of well-known formulas such as Gui Zhi Tang, where it is traditionally used to support the body's natural warmth and circulation. It is commonly paired with herbs like peony root, licorice root, and ginger in decoctions. Home cooks also add it to winter soups and spiced teas for its sweet, warming character.

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