Dried Xie Bai Bulbs Xiebai Allium Chinese Herbal Bulk 1kg

Dried Xie Bai (薤白, Xiè Bái) bulbs from Allium chinense, a traditional Chinese botanical also known as Chinese onion bulb. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. Sold as dried edible agricultural produce for decoction, culinary, and herbal preparation use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried bulbs of Xie Bai (薤白), a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Allium chinense, bulb form
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas
• Sourced from Hubei, China, sold as edible agricultural produce
• Bulk 1kg pack suitable for herbal shops and kitchens

Quality & Sensory

Typically irregular small oval bulbs with a thin papery outer skin and firm white to yellowish-white flesh. The aroma is characteristically pungent and garlic-like, with a sharp, slightly acrid taste typical of Allium bulbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Cooked into soups and broths
• Used as a pungent culinary ingredient
• Prepared in traditional congee recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xie Bai is traditionally used to unblock yang and regulate qi in the chest, and it appears in classical formulas such as Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang. It is also traditionally associated with moving qi and guiding stagnation in the intestines. Commonly decocted with other herbs or cooked into food dishes in traditional seasonal practice.

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