Click the blue text to follow us Rou Gui (Cinnamon), also known as Gui Pi (Cinnamon Bark), is a warming herb used in TCM, derived from the dried bark of the Cinnamomum verum plant. It is known for its ability to warm the interior, dispel cold, regulate Qi, and alleviate pain. Classification of Cinnamon Due … Read more
The Efficacy, Functions, Contraindications, and Consumption Methods of Cinnamon Cinnamon is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum verum plant from the Lauraceae family. The bark is aromatic and can be used as a spice. Its flavor is similar to that of Ceylon cinnamon but is spicier and less sweet, with a thicker texture. It is … Read more
Cinnamon (Ròu Guì) thrives in the warm climate of the South Asian tropics, beginning to sprout when the average daily temperature exceeds 20°C. Growth halts after late October when the average daily temperature drops below 20°C. Cinnamon is a semi-shade tolerant species, with young trees growing faster in shaded conditions, while their light requirements increase … Read more
Cinnamon Encyclopedia 【Source】 Dried bark of the Cinnamomum plant. 【Related Names】 Chinese cinnamon, cassia, bay cinnamon, and fungus cinnamon. 【Taste and PropertiesMeridians】 Pungent, sweet, and warm. Enters the Kidney, Spleen, Heart, and Liver meridians.。 【Functions】 Tonifies Yang, returns fire to the source, disperses cold and alleviates pain, warms and unblocks the meridians. 【Characteristics】 Pungent and … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Cinnamon (Rou Gui) is the dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl, belonging to the Lauraceae family. It is harvested in autumn and dried in the shade. Cinnamon Plant 【Characteristics】 The product is channel-shaped … Read more
Cinnamon (肉桂, Ròuguì) belongs to the Wuyi rock tea (武夷岩茶, Wǔyí yánchá) category, specifically the Minbei Oolong tea (闽北乌龙, Mǐnběi wūlóng), primarily produced in Wuyishan City, Nanping, Fujian Province. It is made from the young leaves of the cinnamon variety tea tree and is currently one of the two main varieties of Wuyi rock tea, … Read more
Food and Medicine from the Same Source Cinnamon, known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as 肉桂 (Ròuguì), is the bark of a medium-sized tree from the Lauraceae family, appearing grayish-brown. It is native to China and also found in India, Laos, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Cinnamon is commonly used as a spice, cooking ingredient, and medicinal … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) 1 Introduction Cinnamon, also known as Cassia, Chinese cinnamon, or Yu Gui, is characterized by its thin bark, thick flesh, purple-red cross-section, high oil content, strong aroma, and slightly sweet and spicy flavor. The best quality is one that leaves no residue when chewed. Cinnamon was first recorded in the Shennong Bencao … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) is a widely used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, cinnamon is considered to have a spicy and sweet flavor, a warming nature, and it is associated with the Kidney (Shen), Spleen (Pi), and Bladder (Pang Guang) meridians. It is known for its ability to warm the Yang, return fire … Read more
Cinnamon Guo Family: Lauraceae Scientific Name:Cinnamomum cassia (L.) D. Don Common Names:Also known as: Mu Gui, Zi Gui, Da Gui, La Gui, Gui Pi, Yu Gui Morphological Characteristics:Evergreen tree, height 12–17 meters. Bark is gray-brown, young branches slightly quadrangular. Leaves are alternate, leathery; elongated oval to nearly lanceolate, 8–17 cm long, pointed at the tip, … Read more