In Japan, spring onions (naga-negi) have long been known as a traditional remedy for colds. Their strong aroma has also been believed to ward off evil spirits, making them a common offering in religious ceremonies and festivals.

There are many Japanese dishes that use negi, such as miso soup, stir-fries, and hot pots. In Yakuzen, spring onion is valued for its warming properties and its ability to promote sweating, which helps dispel cold from the body. A particularly effective remedy for the early stages of a cold is negi miso—a mixture of finely chopped naga-negi and miso dissolved in hot water.

Additionally, the sulfur compounds in negi, which give it its pungent flavor, are known to boost immunity and help prevent arteriosclerosis.

Nature – Warm （温）
Channels – Lung (肺), Stomach (胃)
Flavor – Pungent (辛)

How does leek help you?

1. Dispel cold
2. Improve Qi and blood circulation

Good for the following symptoms

1. Early signs of cold such as fever and chill
2. Cold-related pains

Japanese home dishes with spring onions

1. Negi miso yu (Spring onion and miso soup)
   Benefit - Dispel cold and relieve chill and fever.
   Ingredients - 1 tbsp Spring onion (finely chopped), 1tsp Fresh ginger root (grated), 1 tsp Miso paste, and 150-200 ml Hot water
   Method - Put the spring onion, ginger root and miso paste in a cup, pour hot water, and mix well.

Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen.