Gui Zhi Dried Cinnamon Twig Slices 250g Guangxi Wild Cassia Twig TCM Decoction Herb

Dried Cinnamon Twig, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from the young twigs of Cinnamomum cassia. These thin slices are cut from the slender upper twig tips, sun-dried without sulfur fumigation, and hand-sorted. In TCM theory Gui Zhi is pungent and sweet in flavor, warm in nature, and enters the heart, lung, and bladder channels. Traditionally used in classic decoctions and warming herbal formulas, it is a staple raw herb for home decoction and culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Zhi (桂枝) cut from slender young twig tips of Cinnamomum cassia
• Sourced from mature cassia trees in Guangxi, a recognized origin region for cinnamon twig
• Naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation and hand-selected for clean slices
• Pungent-sweet and warm in TCM theory, entering the heart lung and bladder channels
• A core ingredient of the classic Gui Zhi Tang decoction and seasonal warming teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale reddish-brown to yellowish-brown slices with a woody yet tender texture and a faint cassia-like aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild sweet-spicy warmth characteristic of young cinnamon twigs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a single-herb decoction or combine with other TCM herbs
• Use as the Gui Zhi component in classic Gui Zhi Tang formulas
• Add to warming herbal teas with ginger and jujube in cool seasons
• Incorporate into culinary braises or spiced broths for gentle warmth

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gui Zhi is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, warming the channels, and supporting yang qi. It is a key herb in Gui Zhi Tang and related formulas, often paired with Bai Shao, ginger, jujube, and licorice. Folk use includes adding slices to winter soups, congee, or spiced teas for seasonal warmth.

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