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Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Powder / Capsule

A traditional supplement preparation using Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) (Cinnamomum cassia ramulus), addressing common cold, circulation, pain.

supplementstcmBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: 6–12 months stored cool and dryDosage: 500 mg – 1 g, 1–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Common ColdCirculationPainArthritisHeart HealthEdema

Ingredients

  • Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) — As needed

Instructions

  1. Grind dried Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) into a fine powder.
  2. Fill size 00 capsules or stir into smoothies or honey.

Interactions & contraindications

Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi)

Full profile
  • Pregnancy — may stimulate uterine contractions (avoid entirely)
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Diabetes medications

Cassia cinnamon may lower blood sugar; monitor glucose closely with regular high-dose use.

Liver-metabolized medications

High-dose cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, a liver-stressing compound.