Gui Jian Yu Ghost Arrow Feather Dried Herb Wei Mao Euonymus Branches Wild Qinling Quality 500g

Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽), also called Wei Mao, is the dried winged branch of Euonymus alatus, known in English as winged spindle or ghost arrow feather. Traditionally used in TCM, it is associated with moving blood and dispelling stasis. Sourced from Qinling wild-quality material, it is dried without sulfur fumigation and sold as a raw botanical for decoction use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Jian Yu (鬼箭羽) dried winged branches of Euonymus alatus
• Wild-quality material from the Qinling mountain region
• Dried without sulfur fumigation for a cleaner traditional profile
• Sold as a raw Chinese botanical for decoction and herbal formulas
• 500g pack suitable for regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the branches show hard grayish-brown wood with prominent dark wing-like ridges. The cut surface is pale with a fibrous texture, and the aroma is mild and woody. Decocted liquid typically tastes slightly bitter and astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other blood-moving herbs in TCM formulas
• Prepared as a decoction base for daily herbal routines
• Used by herbal practitioners in customized prescriptions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Jian Yu is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation, dispelling stasis, and unblocking the channels. It has historically appeared in formulas for masses, amenorrhea, and traumatic swelling, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Hong Hua. Traditional preparation involves decocting the dried branches in water.

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