Chinese Cinnamon Bark Rou Gui 2500g Bulk Culinary Spice and TCM Herb

Chinese Cinnamon Bark, known in TCM as Rou Gui (肉桂), from Cinnamomum cassia. These dried bark pieces are a classic culinary spice and traditional Chinese herb, valued in TCM for their hot nature and pungent, sweet flavor traditionally associated with warming the body. Suitable for cooking, braising, and herbal decoction preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried cinnamon bark pieces supplied in a generous 2500g bulk pack
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, a classic Chinese culinary spice
• Known in TCM as Rou Gui with hot nature and pungent sweet flavor
• Versatile for braising, stewing, spice blends, and herbal decoctions
• Traditional Chinese herb commonly used in seasonal and savory cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown bark with a rolled or quilled form and a woody, slightly oily texture. The aroma is warm, sweet, and strongly spicy, and when simmered it releases a rich cinnamon fragrance with a sweet, pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to braises, stews, and marinades for warm spicy depth
• Simmer in soups and herbal decoctions following traditional recipes
• Grind or crush into spice blends for meat dishes and rubs
• Use in mulled drinks and seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Gui is traditionally associated with warming the kidney yang, dispersing cold, and supporting circulation, and it is a familiar ingredient in classical decoctions and warming formulas. In everyday practice, cinnamon bark is widely added to braised meats, soups, and spice mixes, especially in autumn and winter cooking, and it pairs traditionally with star anise, clove, and dried ginger.

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