Gui Jian Yu Dried Herb 500g Wei Mao Winged Spindle Twig Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽) is the dried winged twig of Euonymus alatus, known in TCM as Wei Mao. This raw Chinese herbal botanical is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and dispelling stasis. Sourced from China and simply dried for preservation, it is typically used in decoctions under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽) dried winged twigs from China
• Botanical source Euonymus alatus known in TCM as Wei Mao
• Traditionally associated with invigorating blood and dispelling stasis
• Naturally dried whole twigs with no further processing
• Commonly used in herbal decoctions and practitioner formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried twigs typically show grayish-brown bark with distinctive narrow corky wings along the stems. Texture is hard and woody with a fibrous break. Aroma is typically faint and slightly herbal, and decocted liquid carries a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to practitioner-prescribed herbal formulas
• Used in TCM clinics and herbal pharmacies
• Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal decoction use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Jian Yu is traditionally associated with invigorating blood, dispelling stasis, and unblocking meridians. It has historically appeared in decoctions and compound formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Hong Hua in classical stasis-resolving patterns. Use is traditionally based on practitioner guidance rather than daily self-use.

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