Alias:Gui (桂) (“Shennong’s Herbal Classic”), Zi Gui (紫桂) (“Discussion on Medicinal Properties”), Da Gui (大桂) (“Tang Materia Medica”), La Gui (辣桂) (“Renzhai’s Directives”), Gui Pi (桂皮) (“Herbal Compendium”), Yu Gui (玉桂) (“Herbal Origins”). Ancient Texts Origin:Gui grows in Guiyang, while Mu Gui grows in the valleys of Nanhai. Harvested in February and August; the best … Read more
ROU GUI Cinnamon Source: Dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl from the Lauraceae family. Alias:Mu Gui, Gui, Da Gui, Zi Gui, Da Gui, Yu Gui, etc. Origin: Mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan, and other regions. Common Cultivated Varieties Currently, the commonly cultivated varieties in China include:1. Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia Presl) … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) Cinnamon is derived from the dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl, belonging to the Lauraceae family. It is typically harvested in the autumn and dried in the shade. Classical Text References Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic: “It is used for cough due to qi deficiency, throat obstruction, and to benefit joints, … Read more
“ Chinese herbal medicine is a general term for traditional medicines in China, which differs from Western medicine and traditional Chinese patent medicines in that it does not have standardized usage instructions. Our application of Chinese herbal medicine mainly refers to two national classics:“Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” and “Clinical Use of the … Read more
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
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
Recommended Formulas by Renowned Physicians MING YI JIAN FANG 肉桂 (Ròuguì) (Cinnamon): Guides fire back to the source and strengthens kidney yang, warms yang, invigorates blood, and disperses cold stagnation. 肉桂 (Ròuguì), also known as 牡桂 (Mǔguì), 大桂 (Dàguì), 桂皮 (Guìpí), 玉桂 (Yùguì), etc., is the dried bark of the Cinnamomum tree, primarily produced in … Read more
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) CINNAMOMI CORTEX Source The dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl from the Lauraceae family. Related Names Jin Gui, Da Gui, Tong Gui, La Gui, Yu Gui, Mu Gui, Zi Gui, Gui Pi. Habitat and Growth Environment Grown in sandy soil or mountainous areas. Distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and … Read more
Cinnamon (肉桂) is the dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl, belonging to the Lauraceae family. It is primarily harvested in autumn and dried in the shade. Cinnamon Plant 【Characteristics】 The product is in a channel or rolled shape, measuring 30-40 cm in length, with a width or diameter of 3-10 cm and a … Read more
Cinnamon BarkRouguiCINNAMOMI CORTEX1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia Presl, belonging to the Lauraceae family. It is harvested in the autumn and dried in the shade. 【Characteristics】 This product is in a channel or rolled shape, measuring 30-40 cm in length, 3-10 cm in … Read more