桂枝

Alias:
Cinnamon Twig, Cinnamon Bark Twig

Properties:
Pungent, Sweet, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Gui Zhi has effects of inducing sweating, relieving the exterior, warming the channels, alleviating pain, and harmonizing the Ying and Wei Qi.
• Modern studies show that Gui Zhi is effective in relieving symptoms of wind-cold colds, muscle soreness, and joint stiffness, particularly useful for cold-induced colds.
• Gui Zhi warms the body by expelling internal cold, improves blood circulation, and alleviates pain caused by cold blocking the meridians and the stagnation of Qi and blood.
• Additionally, Gui Zhi has warming effects on Yang, anti-inflammatory properties, and helps regulate blood pressure, contributing to maintaining the balance of Qi and blood in the body.
• Gui Zhi also promotes sweating and helps eliminate toxins from the body, making it useful for relieving rheumatic joint pain, muscle cramps, and other related symptoms.