Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae Inner Bark of Saigon Cinnamon
Materia Medica Data
- Temperature
- Hot
- Nature & Flavour
- Spicy, Sweet, Hot
- Channels Entered
- HT, KI, LIV, SP
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae
- Chinese
- 肉桂
- Tone Marks
- ròu guì
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases of Fire from Yin Deficiency
- Do not use in cases of Excess internal Heat
- Do not use during Pregnancy
This herb antagonizes or is antagonized by:
- Chi Shi Zhi (Hallyositum Rubrum)
Sources & References
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