Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Xie Bai

薤白 Xie Bai

Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus

Nature

温

Taste

辛、苦

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Meridians

肺 · 胃 · 大肠

💊 Actions

Opens the chest and directs qi downward; used for chest impediment with qi stagnation, heart pain from stagnation, and stomach pain.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in active stomach fire and active gastric ulcer.

📖 Usage & Dosage

5-9 grams.

🏠 Tender Silence Onion

A wild onion-like plant of the genus Allium; famous as a 'chest-opening' remedy.