{"product_id":"gui-zhi-lab-tested-1lb","title":"Gui Zhi - Lab Tested, 1lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eCinnamon Twig is an herb that releases the exterior. It warms and unblocks the channels, assists yang, and transforms thin mucus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"64465\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Actions and Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleases the exterior and assists yang:\u003c\/strong\u003e For exterior wind-cold patterns, especially when deficiency is present, with sweating, aversion to wind, and fever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarms and unblocks the channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e For wind-cold-damp Bi syndrome with arthralgia, cold hands and feet, and muscle aches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarms the yang and transforms thin mucus:\u003c\/strong\u003e For phlegm-retention in the chest due to yang deficiency, presenting with palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssists the Heart yang and unblocks the vessels:\u003c\/strong\u003e For chest pain, palpitations, and irregular pulse due to Heart yang deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarms the middle burner:\u003c\/strong\u003e For cold from deficiency in the middle jiao with abdominal pain and poor appetite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContext and Traditional Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrid, sweet, and warm; enters the Heart, Lung, and Bladder channels. Classified in TCM as an \u003cstrong\u003eherb that releases the exterior—warm, acrid herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGui Zhi is the young twig of \u003cem\u003eCinnamomum cassia\u003c\/em\u003e, compared to Rou Gui which is the bark. Gui Zhi is lighter, more dispersing, and better suited for exterior patterns and channel warming rather than deep warming of the interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften used in harmonizing formulas such as Gui Zhi Tang for exterior wind-cold with deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ramulus Cinnamomi — Cinnamon Twig; Cassia Twig\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrid, Sweet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannels Entered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart, Lung, Bladder\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases the exterior; assists yang; warms and unblocks the channels; warms the yang and transforms thin mucus; assists Heart yang and unblocks the vessels; warms the middle burner\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exterior wind-cold with deficiency; wind-cold-damp Bi; Heart yang deficiency; yang deficiency with thin mucus; middle jiao cold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMateria Medica:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the Exterior\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contraindicated in warm febrile disease, yin deficiency with heat, or heat in the blood with vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Needle Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471597322396,"sku":"GOLDEN193","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/2407\/0044\/files\/gui-zhi_1.png?v=1787697851","url":"https:\/\/primenaturalfoods.com\/products\/gui-zhi-lab-tested-1lb","provider":"Prime Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}