Scallion White Rubbing Compress
Ingredients
- Scallion whites with roots (~5)
- Ginger slices (optional)
Principle
Warm, acrid scallion dispels wind-cold; volatile oils with rubbing warm the skin and free collaterals—for wind-cold neck and shoulder tightness (pattern required).
Effects & uses
Home adjunct after cold exposure with stiff neck or achy joints; most citations focus on belly cold or common cold—neck use is largely folk practice.
Method
- Mash scallion (and optional ginger); wrap in gauze.
- For heat pack variant, stir-fry chopped scallion and wrap (more often for abdominal cold).
How to use
- Rub neck, shoulder, or painful joints 5–10 minutes until warm and slightly flushed; 1–2 times daily; keep warm afterward.
Caution
Not on broken or eczematous skin. Patch test first. Pregnancy—consult clinician. External only. Seek care if severe or persistent pain or fever.
Source
Henan health commission; Zigong No.1 Hospital; China News of TCM; Jiangxi CDC notes. Fixed formula name pending verification.