Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Xie Bai 薤白 Bulb of Chinese chive
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	The dried bulb of Allium macrostemon Bge. or Allium chinensis G. Don.
Ingredients	Alkaloid
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, bitter, warm
Channels	Lung, stomach, large intestine
Function	Unblocks the yang qi, disperses obstruction, promotes the movement of qi and reduces stagnation.
Clinic Usage	For painful obstruction of the chest due to cold turbid phlegm stagnating in the chest and prevents the flow of the yang qi. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and a stifling sensation in the chest. It also treats the stagnant qi of the stomach, dysente
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of qi deficiency, weak stomach, or patients unable to adjust to its flavor.
Dosage	5~9g
Storage	Store in a dry place. Protect from worm infestation.