韭菜子·Semen Allii Tuberosi
tuber onion seed
Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜子) is the seed of the tuber onion, or Chinese chive, recorded as Semen Allii Tuberosi. It is acrid and sweet in flavour and warm in temperature, entering the Liver and Kidney channels.
| Pinyin | jiu cai zi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 韭菜子 |
| Latin Name | Semen Allii Tuberosi |
| English Name | tuber onion seed |
Kidney Yang Deficiency with spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge, frequent urination and waking at night to urinate
bu gu zhi + yi zhi ren + sang piao xiao
Deficiency Cold of the Kidneys and Bladder with frequent urination
Profuse vaginal discharge.
Kidney Yang Deficiency.
Profuse, clear vaginal discharge.
Vomiting and hiccups.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-15g; tincture: 1-3ml | 3-15 g | — | 1-3 ml | — | — |