Cassia Twig / Cinnamon Twig - Cinnamomi ramulus - Gui Zhi - Organic

From China

The twig, not the bark. Chinese practice splits the cinnamon tree in two. The thick inner bark is rou gui, the spice everybody knows. The young twigs are gui zhi, and they are treated as a separate herb with a separate character - lighter, thinner, used for different work.

Cassia is the cinnamon most of the world actually eats. It is native to southern China and was traded out of there so early that it reached the Mediterranean long before anyone there had seen the tree. Egyptian embalmers imported it; Greek writers described it wrongly for centuries.

How it is used: the thin cut twigs are simmered into a decoction, usually with other herbs. Warm and sweetly aromatic, but milder and less oily than a stick of bark.

Cassia Twig / Cinnamon Twig – Cinnamomi Ramulus – Gui Zhi – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Cinnamomi ramulus

Common Names: Cassia Twig / Cinnamon Twig / Gui Zhi / 桂枝

Grade: Organic Grade

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Cassia Twig, known as Gui Zhi (桂枝), is a time-honored botanical featured for generations in traditional East Asian kitchens and classical herbal preparations.

With its warm, aromatic character and woody sweetness, it is widely used in simmered teas, soups, spiced broths, and seasonal blends, offering depth and a comforting traditional aroma.

Our Organic Grade Gui Zhi is carefully cut, naturally dried, and free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives, preserving its color, fragrance, and traditional integrity for culinary and decoction use.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 3–9 g in water for 20–30 minutes.

• Commonly paired with botanicals such as Bai Shao, Sheng Jiang, or Da Zao in traditional decoction recipes.

Soups & Broths

• Add a few small twigs to slow-simmered soups, stews, or congee for a warm, aromatic note.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Frequently combined with spices, herbs, and grains in classic seasonal blends and heritage cooking.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Organic Grade — tested free of pesticides and sulfur

• Naturally dried to preserve aroma and color

• Clean, food-grade botanical

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gui Zhi is traditionally described as warm and aromatic in nature and is widely referenced in classical decoctions and seasonal herbal preparations, where it contributes a comforting, harmonizing presence within traditional culinary and herbal frameworks.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.