{"product_id":"cassia-twig-cinnamon-twig-cinnamomi-ramulus-gui-zhi-organic","title":"Cassia Twig \/ Cinnamon Twig - Cinnamomi ramulus - Gui Zhi - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe twig, not the bark.\u003c\/b\u003e Chinese practice splits the cinnamon tree in two. The thick inner bark is \u003ci\u003erou gui\u003c\/i\u003e, the spice everybody knows. The young twigs are \u003ci\u003egui zhi\u003c\/i\u003e, and they are treated as a separate herb with a separate character - lighter, thinner, used for different work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassia Twig \/ Cinnamon Twig – Cinnamomi Ramulus – Gui Zhi – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eCinnamomi ramulus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cassia Twig \/ Cinnamon Twig \/ Gui Zhi \/ 桂枝\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCassia Twig, known as Gui Zhi (桂枝), is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian kitchens and classical herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, aromatic character and woody sweetness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, it is widely used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esimmered teas, soups, spiced broths, and seasonal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, offering depth and a comforting traditional aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gui Zhi is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully cut, naturally dried, and free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolor, fragrance, and traditional integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e for culinary and decoction use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–9 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Shao, Sheng Jiang, or Da Zao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a few small twigs to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, stews, or congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a warm, aromatic note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequently combined with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espices, herbs, and grains\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in classic seasonal blends and heritage cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganic Grade — tested free of pesticides and sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gui Zhi is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm and aromatic in nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is widely referenced in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical decoctions and seasonal herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecomforting, harmonizing presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional culinary and herbal frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448260245,"sku":"CS-4G25O-4oz","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448293013,"sku":"CS-4G25O","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/GuiZhiOrganic..jpg?v=1786411095","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/cassia-twig-cinnamon-twig-cinnamomi-ramulus-gui-zhi-organic","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}