Cong Bai (Scallion or Green Onion)

Herb 2 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Channels:
LU, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Warm

Latin Name:
Bulbus Allii Fistulosi

Actions

Releases Wind and Cold and Induces Sweating
Used in the very early stages of Wind-Cold invasion.
Invigorates the Yang Qi and Disperses Cold
For cold and fullness in the abdomen or nasal congestion from cold.
Applied topically as poultice for abscesses and sores.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases of spontaneous sweating.
Do not mix with honey when taken internally.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-10 grams. Use the bulb with the roots.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin (Scallion Decoction with Seven Ingredients)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
Cong Chi Tang (Scallion and Prepared Soybean Decoction)
Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders
Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.