Dried Xie Bai Bulbs 500g Allium Chinese Wild Onion Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Xie Bai (薤白), the small bulb of Allium chinense or related Allium species, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical also known as wild onion or wild garlic bulb. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and stomach channels. These dried bulbs are sold as a food-grade raw herb suitable for decoction, soups, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xie Bai (薤白) dried bulbs, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source from Allium species, commonly called Chinese wild onion bulb
• New harvest crop with firm, intact small bulbs
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and folk herbal cooking
• Versatile raw herb for soups, congee, and home decoction

Quality & Sensory

Typically irregular oval bulbs with a thin outer skin, whitish to yellowish-white flesh, and a faint allium aroma. When decocted, they usually soften and release a mild pungent, slightly sweet onion-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups and broths for a mild allium flavor
• Cook into congee or porridge
• Use in culinary dishes as a traditional onion-like ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xie Bai is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar component of classical formulas such as Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang, where it is traditionally paired with snake gourd seed. Folk use also includes adding the bulbs to congee, soups, or wine-based preparations, especially in colder seasons.

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