Longstamen Onion Bulb, Bulb of Longstamen Onion
Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus, Bulbus Allii Macrostemonis
Xie Bai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Bulb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove the retained phlegm from the chest, promote the flow of qi and relieve its stagnation.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Chest impediment, phlegm-rheum cough asthma, diarrhea and tenesmus.