The efficacy and function of scallion

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal material scallion white. As a common Chinese medicinal material, scallion white is rich in nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail below.

【Other name】 Green onion

[Source] This product is Allium fistulosum L., a plant of the genus Allium in the Liliaceae family. Its bulb or whole plant is used as medicine. The whole plant can be harvested in all seasons and used fresh after washing. When using the scallion white (bulb), the outer membrane, fibrous roots and leaves must be peeled off.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Sweating, relieving exterior symptoms, promoting yang and promoting diuresis. Used for colds, headaches, and nasal congestion; used externally to treat urinary problems, carbuncles, and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.3-1 liang; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the navel or affected area.

[Remarks] (1) Scallion white can dispel wind and cold, and has the effect of inducing sweat and relieving exterior symptoms, but the sweating effect is weak. Therefore, it is mainly used for mild colds, or used as an auxiliary medicine with other exterior-relieving drugs to help sweat. In clinical practice, it is often used together with fermented black beans and ginger. The white part of scallion is pungent and warm, and can promote Yang Qi and disperse Yin cold. When used together with dried ginger, aconite, etc., it is suitable for symptoms such as diarrhea and weak pulse caused by excessive Yin cold and insufficient Yang Qi. The white part of the scallion can also treat urinary problems caused by dysfunction of bladder qi transformation, as well as abdominal pain caused by cold stagnation. It can be fried and applied to the navel and abdomen.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Bielu"

I believe that the above introduction to the knowledge about scallion whites will give you a better understanding of scallion whites. We can eat scallions in our daily life to regulate and improve our body.