4 Signs of Kidney Yang Deficiency and an Ancient TCM Formula for Kidney Health

4 Signs of Kidney Yang Deficiency and an Ancient TCM Formula for Kidney Health

As the pace of life accelerates, both men and women may experience symptoms of kidney deficiency, particularly men who, after marriage, bear the burden of two families. Increased work pressure, late nights, and irregular meals can all contribute to kidney deficiency, which is categorized into Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu) and Kidney Yin Deficiency … Read more

Cinnamon: A Warming Spice to Balance Your Body

Cinnamon: A Warming Spice to Balance Your Body

As the saying goes, “Nothing smells better than cinnamon, nothing tastes richer than osmanthus.” In the movie “Seagull Diner,” the protagonist, Huizi, opens a diner in Finland, which initially struggles until a large plate of cinnamon rolls turns the tide. The aroma of cinnamon fills the room, attracting three Finnish ladies who had never entered … Read more

The Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon: How to Consume Cinnamon Effectively

The Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon: How to Consume Cinnamon Effectively

Cinnamon (Ròuguì) is an essential seasoning in everyday cooking, particularly for stewing meat and stir-frying vegetables. In Western cultures, it is often ground into powder and added to coffee and milk tea for flavoring. Cinnamon also contains aromatic plant compounds that can be used to create unique spices. “A rare natural flavor, papaya is slightly … Read more

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon: Enhancing Memory and Improving Blood Lipids

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon: Enhancing Memory and Improving Blood Lipids

When it comes to cinnamon (肉桂, ròuguì), most people might associate it with the aroma of braised meat. As a spice, cinnamon has a long history, having been used in ancient Egypt to make perfumes. In fact, enhancing fragrance is just one of cinnamon’s uses; multiple studies have found that cinnamon can also enhance learning … Read more

Cinnamon (Rou Gui): A Distinct Herb with Unique Clinical Efficacies

Cinnamon (Rou Gui): A Distinct Herb with Unique Clinical Efficacies

Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Cinnamomum cassia Presl Cinnamon is a plant from the Lauraceae family. It is a tall evergreen tree with a fragrant aroma. The bark is gray-brown, thick up to 13mm, with a strong scent and a spicy yet slightly sweet taste. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, thick and leathery, elongated oval … Read more

The Magical Chinese Herb on the Dining Table

The Magical Chinese Herb on the Dining Table

Rou Gui (Cinnamon), also known as Yu Gui, is one of the approximately 130 medicinal substances recorded in the Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas). Rou Gui is named for its aromatic similarity to the medicinal herb Gui Pi (Cinnamon Bark) and is one of the earliest spices used by humans, as well … Read more

The Dual Role of Cinnamon: Medicine and Food

The Dual Role of Cinnamon: Medicine and Food

肉桂 (Ròuguì) also known as 桂皮 (Guìpí), 官桂 (Guānguì), and 牡桂 (Mǔguì). This product is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum tree from the Lauraceae family, harvested in autumn and dried in the shade. It can be used both as medicine and food, commonly found as a spice in kitchens. 肉桂 (Ròuguì): Spicy, Sweet, and … Read more

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cinnamon in Kidney Nourishment and Meridian Regulation

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cinnamon in Kidney Nourishment and Meridian Regulation

Click the blue text to follow us Hello everyone! I am A Gan. Cinnamon (Ròu Guì) is the dried bark or coarse branches of the Lauraceae plant. It is warm in nature and has a spicy and sweet flavor. It belongs to the Kidney (Shèn), Spleen (Pí), Heart (Xīn), and Liver (Gān) meridians, and is … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cinnamon (肉桂, Rougui) has effects on strengthening the spleen and warming the stomach. Additionally, it has the ability to dispel wind and cold, and it is beneficial for women in regulating menstrual blood. For men experiencing impotence, cinnamon can also be used for adjustment, as it has warming kidney and yang-enhancing effects. Furthermore, cinnamon possesses … Read more

Understanding Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

Understanding Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

Cinnamon (Rou Gui) is a plant from the Lauraceae family, classified as a medium-sized tree with rough bark that appears gray-brown from a distance, similar to the outer bark of other tree species. The cinnamon we commonly use has had its outer rough skin and impurities removed; this part is the true medicinal portion. In … Read more