Classic Folk Chinese Herbal Medicine: Cinnamon

Classic Folk Chinese Herbal Medicine: Cinnamon

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Cinnamon is the dried bark of the cinnamon tree, a common spice and an effective traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) material. It can unblock meridians, dispel wind and dampness, and enhance flavor and aroma. Today, we will introduce the effects and functions of cinnamon, as well as the contraindications when consuming it. Effects and Functions … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon: Strengthening Yang, Dispelling Cold, and Alleviating Pain

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon: Strengthening Yang, Dispelling Cold, and Alleviating Pain

Cinnamon is the dried bark of the cinnamon tree, a common spice and an effective traditional Chinese medicinal herb. It can open the meridians, dispel wind and dampness, and enhance flavor and aroma. Today, we will introduce the efficacy and functions of cinnamon, as well as the contraindications when consuming it. The Efficacy and Functions … Read more

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: Cinnamon

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: Cinnamon

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Cinnamon is the dried bark of the cinnamon tree, a common spice and an effective traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb that can unblock meridians, dispel wind and dampness, and enhance flavor and aroma. Today, we will introduce the benefits and effects of cinnamon, as well as the contraindications when consuming it. Benefits and Effects … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon and Precautions for Use

The Efficacy and Functions of Cinnamon and Precautions for Use

Click the blue text to follow us Cinnamon, also known as Guipi (桂皮), Daguo (大桂), Mugui (牡桂), Tonggui (筒桂), Gui (桂), Yugu (玉桂), and Lagui (辣桂), is not only a common culinary spice but also one of the frequently used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has a spicy and sweet flavor that can … Read more

The Classroom of Chinese Herbs – Cinnamon

The Classroom of Chinese Herbs - Cinnamon

Click the blue text to follow us Every day we popularize a useful health-preserving Chinese herb Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Cinnamon is a medium-sized tree of the Lauraceae family, with gray-brown bark. The leaves are alternate or nearly opposite, elongated oval to nearly lanceolate, leathery, with cartilaginous edges, rolled inward, green, glossy, and hairless, with thick … Read more

The Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon

The Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a common spice that is widely used in cooking and has many medicinal values. Let’s explore the benefits and uses of cinnamon! 1. Benefits and Effects of Cinnamon 1. Cinnamon has a protective effect on cardiovascular health. A substance called cinnamaldehyde found in cinnamon can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the occurrence of … Read more

Dual Use of Medicine and Food – Cinnamon

Dual Use of Medicine and Food - Cinnamon

Cinnamon not only possesses therapeutic effects but is also rich in nutrients and a master of seasoning, making it a fine example of a dual-use product in both medicine and food. There is a historical legend about cinnamon related to one of the four great beauties of ancient times, Xi Shi. It is said that … Read more

Returning Fire to the Origin – Cinnamon

Returning Fire to the Origin - Cinnamon

The WeChat subscription account of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine 【Herbal Station】 column, published every Saturday! Articles in this column are written by pharmacists from the hospital’s pharmacy department. The content includes: stories of Lingnan herbs, introduction to commonly used herbal effects, herbal dietary therapy, and daily use of traditional … Read more

The Dual Role of Food and Medicine: Exploring Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

The Dual Role of Food and Medicine: Exploring Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

1 What is Cinnamon? Alias: Jun Gui, Da Gui, Tong Gui, La Gui, Yu Gui, Mu Gui, Zi Gui, Gui Pi, Gui. Plant Morphology: The fruit is oval-shaped, measuring 1 cm in length and 9 mm in diameter, with a black-purple color; flowering occurs from June to July, and fruiting from October to December. Source:Cinnamon … Read more

The Thousand-Year Spice: An Addiction to Luoding’s Cinnamon | A Look at Lingnan Specialties

The Thousand-Year Spice: An Addiction to Luoding's Cinnamon | A Look at Lingnan Specialties

In Luoding, what has been fragrant for a hundred years and has captivated overseas markets? Cinnamon must be one of the answers. As one of Luoding’s most renowned geographical indication products, it embodies the collective memory of Luoding, with its lush green and brown hues encapsulating the essence of the local land and cultural history. … Read more