Scallion, Cōng Bái, 葱白, Bulbus Allii Fistulosi

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Health Benefits
For: Early stage cold/flu • Intestinal parasites • Mastitis • Sores & abscesses
Attributes: Antibacterial • Antibiotic • Diuretic• Antipyretic
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Constituents: 
Volatile oils: allicin• dipropyldisulfide, allyl sulfide • Linoleic acid • Palmitic acid • Steric acid • Nocotinic acid • Vitamin C, B1, B2

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Other Names: Green Onion • Allium • Koju • Hyangyu • Cong Bai Tou • Xiang Cong
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Allium fistulosum L. is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Allium fistulosum L. USDA Zones:  

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Release Exterior Wind Cold 
English: Scallion    Pinyin:  Cong Bai      Pharmaceutical: Bulbus Allii Fistulosi  
Organs: Lung • Stomach      Temperature: Warm  
Taste: Pungent      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Early stage wind cold • Parasites • Sores and abscesses  
Actions:  Dispel wind cold • Kills parasites • Release exterior • Induce sweating • Unblocks yang • Clear toxins • Disperse clumps • Promote urination
Indications: Wind cold • Flushed face • Faint pulse • Urinary blockage • Edema • Intestinal parasites
Contraindications: Profuse sweating due to exterior deficiency
Typical Dosage: 3g to 9g          Guidelines
Parts Used: White part of the stem  
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Xiang Ru

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Be cautions with all medicine.

 

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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