Dried Gui Zhi Cinnamon Twig Tips 500g Selected Loose Cut for Traditional Herbal Decoction

Dried Cinnamon Twig Tips, known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), from Cinnamomum cassia. These selected tender twig tips are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece. In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is warm and acrid-sweet, traditionally associated with the Lung, Heart, and Bladder channels. It is commonly simmered in water with other herbs for traditional warming formulas. This food-grade agricultural product is not a medicine and cannot replace prescribed drugs.

Key Selling Points

• Selected tender twig tips of Cinnamomum cassia, a classic TCM decoction piece
• Known in TCM as Gui Zhi (桂枝), warm and acrid-sweet in nature
• Hand-processed loose cut form, easy to measure and simmer
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular decoction preparation
• Sourced from Anhui, China, with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The twig tips are typically thin, reddish-brown to tan, with a light woody texture and a warm, sweet-spicy aroma. When simmered, the decoction is typically pale amber with a mildly sweet, aromatic, slightly pungent taste. Actual color and aroma may vary by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to warming herbal soups
• Used in seasonal congee recipes
• Combined with other herbs in classic TCM formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Zhi is traditionally used in decoctions to warm the channels and disperse cold. It is commonly paired with Bai Shao, Sheng Jiang, and Da Zao in classic formulas, and is also added to herbal soups and congee for seasonal warming. Traditional preparations typically simmer the twig tips in water for 20 to 30 minutes.

FAQ Q&A