Wild Xie Bai Dried Bulbs 500g Chinese Small Wild Garlic Allium chinense Traditional Herb

Wild Xie Bai (薤白), the dried bulb of Allium chinense, is a classic Chinese herb also known as xie bai tou or small wild garlic. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent flavor and traditionally associated with the heart, lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. These sun-dried bulbs are typically used in decoctions, culinary dishes, and traditional herbal formulas. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Xie Bai (薤白) dried bulbs, a traditional Chinese herb also called small wild garlic
• Botanical source Allium chinense with the bulb as the used plant part
• Sun-dried and air-cured using traditional晾晒 processing to retain natural character
• In TCM theory pungent and warm, traditionally associated with unblocking yang and regulating qi
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

These dried bulbs typically appear ivory-white to pale yellow with a firm, slightly translucent texture. They carry a mild garlic-onion aroma and, when cooked or decocted, develop a gentle pungent sweetness typical of Allium bulbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups and stews for aromatic depth
• Cook into congee or porridge
• Use as a culinary ingredient in stir-fries and pickled dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xie Bai is traditionally used to unblock yang and dispel stagnation in the chest, and it appears in classical formulas such as Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang. Folk tradition also uses the bulbs in congee, soups, and seasonal dishes, often paired with gua lou, dan shen, or other qi-regulating herbs.

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