Cong Bai (Spring Onion)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-01-17 15:21.
Chinese Name:
Cong BaiEnglish Name:
Spring OnionFunctions and Usage:
- Releases exterior, induces sweating (early stages of wind-cold)
- Disperses cold, unblocks yang - abdominal pain, nasal congestion
- Apply topically for dispersing masses - abscesses, sores, etc.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 2-5 scallions (whites with root)
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid in exterior deficiency w/profuse sweating
- No honey in decoction
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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