Xie Bai Dried Chinese Chive Bulb Slices 500g Traditional Herbal Ingredient for Decoctions and Culinary Use

Xie Bai (薤白), the dried bulb of Allium chinense or related Allium species, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in TCM. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. These whole dried bulbs are suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xie Bai (薤白) dried bulbs, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine ingredient
• Botanical source is Allium chinense or related Allium species, commonly called Chinese onion or Chinese chive bulb
• In TCM theory pungent and bitter in flavor and slightly warm in nature
• Whole natural bulb form with no further processing, suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in herbal formulas and also valued as a pungent culinary ingredient

Quality & Sensory

The dried bulbs are typically irregular ovoid shapes with a whitish to yellowish-white exterior and a firm, slightly translucent texture. They carry a mild allium aroma and, when decocted, yield a gentle pungent and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups and stews for a mild pungent flavor
• Use in congee or porridge recipes
• Incorporate into culinary dishes as a traditional allium ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xie Bai is traditionally associated with unblocking yang and regulating qi in the chest, and it appears in classical formulas such as Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang. Traditionally it is also used in folk cooking, added to congee, soups, and pickled preparations, especially in autumn and winter seasonal dishes.

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