GUI ZHI

Names for Gui Zhi
Pharmaceutical:	Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Botanical:	Cinnamomum cassia Presl. (Lauraceae)
Other names:	Chuan Gui Zhi
Description:	Cinnamon Twig.

Actions
Promotes sweating; Releases the Exterior; Warms the channels; Tonifies the Yang; ...

Origin of gui zhi
Predominantly: Guangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan.;

Preparation of gui zhi
The drug is collected in spring. After the leaves have been removed, the twigs are dried in the shade or in the sun, and then cut into small pieces or slices.;

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