Rou Gui

Cortex Cinnamomi

Cinnamon Bark

Yang Tonic

About this herb

The inner bark of the cinnamon tree, warmer and more grounding than the twig (Gui Zhi).

PinyinRou Gui

Chinese肉桂

Latin (pharmaceutical)Cortex Cinnamomi

EnglishCinnamon Bark

CategoryYang Tonic

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