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.
Cong Bai
葱白 Cong Bai
Allii Fistulosi Bulbus
💊 Actions
Induces sweating to release the exterior, unblocks yang and disperses cold, and resolves toxin and nodules. Used for mild wind-cold exterior patterns (aversion to cold with mild fever, headache, nasal congestion), yang-collapse signs with cold limbs and a faint pulse, inhibited urination, and sores; also applied externally.
Contraindications
Warm and diaphoretic; avoid in exterior deficiency with spontaneous sweating, strong exterior heat, or stomach-fire halitosis. Do not decoct for long.
📖 Usage & Dosage
Decoct 3-10 g (3-9 white stalks), added near the end; for external use, apply the mashed herb, hot compress, or a decoction wash as appropriate.
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