Cinnamon Twig 600g | Gui Zhi 桂枝

Gui Zhi (桂枝), cinnamon twig, 600g. Thin cinnamon twigs cut into short lengths — quite a different herb from rou gui, the bark, and one of the cornerstone herbs of the Shang Han Lun.

• 600g of cut cinnamon twig
• Botanical name Cinnamomum cassia, twig
• Thin twigs cut short, warm and lightly sweet
• Distinct from rou gui, the bark
• Generous bulk size for clinic or regular use

Traditional use of Cinnamon Twig

Gui Zhi is described in Chinese medicine as releasing the exterior and warming and unblocking the channels. It leads Gui Zhi Tang, the very first formula in the Shang Han Lun.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Gui Zhi · Chinese 桂枝 · pharmaceutical Latin Ramulus Cinnamomi · botanical name Cinnamomum cassia · English: cinnamon twig, cassia twig · Cantonese: gwai ji

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.