Jiu Zi
| Jiu Zi in TCM:Explore the properties of Jiu Zi according to Chinese Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: allium seed, tuber onion seed
Pharmacuetical Name: Semen Allii Tuberosi
Properties: acrid, sweet, warm
Temperature: warm
Channels: KD, LV
Flavors: sweet, pungent Tonifies: yang
Special Properties: essence
Actions / Indications:
- Warms KD; fortifies yang; secures essence (impotence,
spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, frequent urination, vaginal discharge,
weak, sore lower back/knees)
Special Notes:
- Treats vomiting and stubborn hiccups caused by cold.
Contraindications: - (cc: yin deficiency with heat signs)
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