33 Pairs of Complementary and Contradictory Chinese Medicinal Herbs

33 Pairs of Complementary and Contradictory Chinese Medicinal Herbs

(1) Complementary Properties of Herbs Mulberry Root Bark (Sang Bai Pi), Scutellaria (Huang Qin), and Reed Root (Lu Gen) Mulberry Root Bark clears lung heat and relieves cough, promotes urination and reduces swelling; Scutellaria clears heat, dries dampness, drains fire, detoxifies, stops bleeding, and stabilizes pregnancy; Reed Root clears heat, drains fire, generates fluids, alleviates … Read more

Cinnamon: A Unique and Profitable Tree Species

Cinnamon: A Unique and Profitable Tree Species

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: A Comprehensive Guide

Cinnamon: A Comprehensive Guide

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

Identification of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Identification of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

The Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications of Cinnamon

The Efficacy, Functions, and Contraindications of Cinnamon

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

The Medicinal and Culinary Uses of Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

The Medicinal and Culinary Uses of Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

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

Warming the Spleen and Stomach, Nourishing Yang Qi: Four Cinnamon Dietary Remedies

Warming the Spleen and Stomach, Nourishing Yang Qi: Four Cinnamon Dietary Remedies

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

The Story of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Story of Cinnamon in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

The Six Major Benefits and Uses of Cinnamon: Precautions and Consumption Methods

Cinnamon: Benefits, Precautions, and Pairings 1. Introduction Cinnamon (Ròu Guì), a medicinal herb with a unique aroma, holds an important position in traditional medicine. What are its six major benefits and uses? What precautions should be taken when consuming cinnamon? What are the suitable methods of consumption? What foods pair well with cinnamon? Let us … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Cinnamon

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herb: Cinnamon

Herb Name: Rou Gui (Cinnamon) Alias: Jun Gui (Cinnamon Bark) Harvesting and Processing: Collected mainly in autumn, dried in the shade. Medicinal Part: Bark Origin: Guangxi, Guangdong Family: Lauraceae Original Plant: Rou Gui (Cinnamon) Plant Description: Evergreen tree. Height: 12 to 17 meters. Bark is gray-brown, aromatic, and young branches are slightly quadrangular. Leaves are … Read more