肉桂 (Ròu Guì) – Cinnamon is the flagship variety of Wuyi Rock Tea, known for its rich and commanding aroma, high fragrance, and a unique blend of sweetness and spiciness. Jiang Heng in “Tea Song” mentions, “奇种天然真味存,木瓜微酽桂微辛,” where “桂微辛” refers to cinnamon. 肉桂 (Ròu Guì) contains a wealth of components, including water-soluble extracts (such as … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us! Rou Gui (肉桂, Cinnamon) is a commonly used medicinal herb in daily life. Due to its rich and spicy aroma, many people use it as a spice in their kitchens. Whether used in marinated meats or stews, Rou Gui can effectively eliminate fishy odors and enhance flavors. … 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 (Ròu Guì) is a commonly used spice and herb derived from the bark of the cinnamon tree, primarily produced in China and Sri Lanka. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is referred to as a “warming herb” due to its spicy, sweet, and warm properties, making it suitable for treating various ailments. Here are … Read more
肉桂Ròu Guì Aliases Mu Gui, Zi Gui, Da Gui, La Gui, Gui Pi, Yu Gui, Jun Gui, Gui, Tong Gui Functions 补元阳 (Tonifies Yang), 暖脾胃 (Warms the Spleen and Stomach), 除积冷 (Eliminates Accumulated Cold), 通血脉 (Unblocks Blood Vessels). Treats 命门火衰 (Kidney Yang Deficiency), 肢冷脉微 (Cold Limbs and Weak Pulse), 亡阳虚脱 (Yang Collapse), 腹痛泄泻 (Abdominal Pain … 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
肉桂 (Ròuguì), known as cinnamon, is the bark of the 樟科 (zhāng kē) plant, specifically the cinnamon tree (not the osmanthus tree). The cinnamon tree is native to China and is a plant with a distinctive aromatic scent, used to produce a unique spice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cinnamon can help to 温中 (wēn … Read more
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