Jiu Cai Zi
韮菜子 jiù cài zǐ, "Chinese leek seeds, allium seeds"

Category: Tonify Yang  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Acrid , Sweet  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-15g
Cautions
Cautions:
None noted
Meridians
Meridians:
Liver , Kidney  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
The seeds are dry-fried until they swell and the aroma emerges. This method of preparation strengthens the ability to warm the Kidneys and secure the essence.
Quality
Quality:
Consists of black, full seeds without foreign matter.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Collection of Commentaries on the Classic of the Materia Medica  Browse
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
Formulas
Formulas (1)
Family:
Liliaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Allii tuberosi Semen
Botanical: Allium tuberosum ROTTL. ex SPRENG
Japanese: kyushi
Korean: kuchaeja
Common: Chinese leed seeds, allium seeds
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse
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