Chinese chive
seed (Jiuzi)
Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Allii
tuberosi
Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Common Name: Chinese leek, Chinese
chive seed
Source of Earliest Record: Bencao
Jingji Zhi.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The seeds are collected in autumn, and then dried in the sun
or fried.
Properties & Taste: Pungent, sweet
and warm
Meridians: Liver and kidney
Functions: 1. To tonify the liver and
kidneys; 2. To strengthen yang and control the essence
Indications & Combinations:
1. Deficiency of kidney yang manifested as
impotence and cold pain in the lower back and knees. Chinese chive seed
(Jiuzi) is used with Cistanche (Roucongrong) and Morinda root (Bajitian).
2. Frequent urination or leukorrhea due to
deficient kidneys. Chinese chive seed (Jiuzi) is used with Psoralea fruit
(Buguzhi), Dioscorea (Shanyao) and Bitter cardamom (Yizhiren).
Dosage: 5-10 g (for decoction or pills).
Cautions & Contraindications: The
herb is contraindicated in cases with deficiency of yin with excessive fire.
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