Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Euonymi alatae Ramulus |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 鬼箭羽 · Gui Jian Yu |
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| Medicinal Part | Stems and woods |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried twigs with winged appendages of Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Sieb. (Celastraceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Cold |
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| Channels Entered | Liver |
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What Is Gui Jian Yu?
Gui Jian Yu (Winged Euonymus Twig) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hebei, Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi, Hubei, Guizhou.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Cold
Channels Entered: Liver
Gui Jian Yu: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Euonymi alatae Ramulus
Botanical Origin
The dried twigs with winged appendages of Euonymus alatus (Thunb.) Sieb. (Celastraceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hebei, Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi, Hubei, Guizhou.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is complete, with wings, brownish.
Macroscopic Features
Twigs are long cylindrical, 0.5~1.5cm diameter, 30~50cm long. Externally rough, grayish-brown; with 2~4 flat brown wings (1~4mm thick) on twig edges. Wings are thin and crisp, often broken. Hard; cut surface is pale yellow. Faint odor, taste bitter and astringent.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; ColdLiver
Traditional Functions
Breaks blood and unblocks menstruation, kills parasites.
How Gui Jian Yu Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Gui Jian Yu is classified among the Blood-activating herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
