Dried Cassia Twig Gui Zhi Sliced Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Spice 500g

Dried Cassia Twig, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia. These sliced twigs are sun-dried and offered as a raw culinary and herbal ingredient, commonly used in decoctions, soups, and spice blends. In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is considered warm and pungent-sweet and is traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and bladder channels. This product is sold as a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gui Zhi (桂枝) cassia twig slices from China
• Botanical source Cinnamomum cassia, dried twig form
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural aroma and character
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and spice blends
• Can be ground into powder on request for flexible 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 simmered they typically release a mild, sweet pungent flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to soups and stews as a warming spice
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for seasonal use
• Grind into powder for culinary seasoning blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gui Zhi is traditionally used in classic formulas and home decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Ma Huang, Bai Shao, or Gan Cao. It is traditionally associated with warming the channels and supporting circulation in seasonal herbal cooking. It is also a familiar ingredient in Chinese spice mixes for braised dishes and slow-cooked soups.

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