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
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
China has a long-standing food therapy culture of “food and medicine share the same source” As early as in the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), the principle of treating diseases was proposed— “Use medicine to expel it, and food to follow it” Many foods are both food and medicine Food, like medicine, can prevent … Read more
Baicao Traditional Chinese Medicine Learn a little every day, stay healthy every day Effects and Functions of Cinnamon Traditional Chinese Medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation Over 5000 types of medicinal materials are introduced, sharing the effects and functions of one herb daily to help more people understand the knowledge of Chinese medicinal … 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 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. Today, we will introduce the benefits and effects of cinnamon, as well as the contraindications when consuming it. Benefits and Effects of Cinnamon … 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
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture has a long history. Since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food as medicine,” which holds that many foods serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and treating diseases. In recent years, … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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
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