Categories: Herbs

Rou Gui

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1 Also Known As:
2 Rou Gui
- 2.1 Also Used For:

Also Known As:

Batavia Cassia, Batavia Cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamonum, Padang-Cassia, Panang Cinnamon, Saigon Cassia, Saigon Cinnamon.Cinnamomum verum, synonym Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Laurus Cinnamomum.
Family: Lauraceae.

CAUTION: See separate listings for Cassia and Cinnamon flower.

Rou Gui

Properties: PUNGENT, SWEET – HOT

Dosage: 1.5 – 4.5g.

Dried Cinnamon

Meridian: HEART, KIDNEY, LIVER, SPLEEN

Bark

-fortifies kidney yang – warms deficient kidney yang & Qi

–leads floating yang fire back to its source(KD) upper heat & lower cold

-disperse deep cold – warms chan.–alleviate pain due to blood/Qi stag

–encourages generation of Qi & blood

-dysmenorrhoea

Also Used For:

Orally, Rou Gui is used as an antispasmodic, antiflatulent, appetite stimulant, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, and for treating the common cold and influenza.

Topically, Rou Gui is used as part of a multi-ingredient preparation for treating premature ejaculation.

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Historically, Rou Gui has been used for GI upset and dysmenorrhea.
For food uses, cinnamon is commonly consumed as a spice in food and a flavoring agent in beverages.
Manufacturing, the volatile oil is commonly used in small amounts in toothpaste, mouthwashes, gargles, lotions, liniments, soaps, detergents, and other pharmaceutical products and cosmetics.

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.