Xuyi Scallions

Xuyi Scallions

Xuyi scallions are a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Xuyi scallions are a specialty of Xuyi County, Huai'an.

　　[Nutritional Content]

　　Scallions contain protein, sugars, fats, carbohydrates, carotene, as well as malic acid, phosphoric sugar, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, iron, calcium, magnesium, and volatile compounds.

　　[Medicinal Properties & Efficacy]

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that scallions are warm in nature and pungent in flavor, possessing the effects of dispelling cold, strengthening the stomach, eliminating phlegm, killing bacteria, benefiting the lungs and yang, inducing perspiration to relieve exterior symptoms, promoting lactation and stopping bleeding, alleviating pain and healing injuries. They can be used to treat dysentery, abdominal pain, arthritis, constipation, and other conditions. The unique spicy aroma of scallions comes from the volatile sulfur compound allicin, which stimulates gastric and salivary secretion, thereby enhancing appetite. Scallions are rich in the special trace element selenium, which helps prevent aging of human cells. They also contain malic acid, phosphoric sugar, and others that stimulate the nervous system, promote blood circulation, induce sweating, enhance digestive fluid secretion, and improve appetite. The various minerals and vitamins found in scallions support the development of fetal tissues and organs, provide pregnant women with substantial energy, and benefit the health of both mother and baby. The allicin in scallions has antibacterial properties, inhibits nitrite formation, and thus offers certain anti-cancer effects.

　　[Recommended For]

　　Scallions are suitable for those suffering from colds, fever without sweating, headache and nasal congestion, coughing with excessive phlegm, abdominal pain and diarrhea, stomach cold, poor or loss of appetite. They are also suitable for pregnant women and those with itchy, dandruff-prone scalps. Additionally, they make a good seasoning when cooking fish or meat.

　　[Not Recommended For]

　　People with bromhidrosis, deficiency-type excessive sweating, or spontaneous sweating should avoid scallions. Scallions should not be eaten with honey, dates, waxberries, or pheasant. They are also not recommended when taking traditional Chinese medicines such as Rehmannia root, Dichroa root, or Polygonum multiflorum.