Evidence supporting the use of: Allium (unspecified)
For the health condition: Heart (weakness)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Allium species, particularly garlic (Allium sativum), have a long history of use in traditional medicine for supporting heart health and treating conditions associated with "heart weakness"—a term historically used to describe symptoms such as fatigue, palpitations, and reduced cardiovascular function. In various systems of traditional medicine, including Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, Allium species are believed to invigorate circulation, reduce blood stasis, and tonify the heart. Historical texts and folk remedies often recommend garlic or onions as dietary adjuncts for individuals with weak hearts or at risk of cardiovascular issues.

Modern scientific research does support some cardiovascular benefits of Allium species, particularly garlic, including modest reductions in blood pressure, cholesterol, and platelet aggregation. However, the specific traditional concept of "heart weakness" does not have a direct scientific equivalent, and the strongest evidence pertains to risk factors for heart disease rather than direct improvement of heart contractility or performance in heart failure. Therefore, while there is some overlap between traditional uses and modern findings, the justification for using unspecified Allium for "heart weakness" is rooted primarily in tradition, though it does receive some indirect support from scientific studies on cardiovascular risk factors.

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