Cinnamon Twig
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Cinnamon Twig in TCM:

Explore the properties of Cinnamon Twig according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: warm

Channels: LU, HT, UB

Flavors: sweet, pungent

Special Properties:
disperses wind


See also: Chinese Herbs: Gui Zhi

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cinnamon Twig is known for its ability to expel wind.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, heart, and urine bladder. The flavor of Cinnamon Twig is sweet and pungent, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.