Dried Cassia Twig Gui Zhi Sliced Cinnamon Sticks for TCM Decoction and Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Cassia Twig, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia. These sliced twig pieces are cut from the young branches of the cassia tree, a classic Chinese herbal botanical. In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is warm in nature with pungent and sweet flavors and is traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and bladder channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and culinary spice blends. This product is a food-grade raw herb and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Zhi (桂枝) cassia twig slices from mainland China
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, a staple TCM herb
• Carefully sliced and dried twig pieces for easy decoction
• Traditionally valued in classical formulas and seasonal herbal teas
• Also suitable as a warm aromatic spice for culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown outer bark with a pale yellowish inner wood and a firm, woody texture. They carry a warm, sweet-spicy cinnamon-like aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a mildly sweet, pungent, warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Brew as a warming spiced herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews as an aromatic spice
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gui Zhi is traditionally used to support the body's natural warmth and circulation and is a key ingredient in classical formulas such as Gui Zhi Tang. It is commonly paired with herbs like peony root, licorice, and ginger in decoctions. Traditionally also simmered into warming teas or added to winter soups and congee for its sweet-spicy character.

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