Evidence supporting the use of: Allium tuberosum
For the health condition: Infection (viral)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Allium tuberosum, commonly known as Chinese chive, has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for various ailments, including infections. Traditional texts and ethnobotanical reports mention its application for its tonic and "warming" properties, and it has been used to support general immunity and alleviate symptoms associated with colds and other infections. However, the specific use of Allium tuberosum for treating viral infections is based primarily on traditional practice rather than robust scientific research.
Scientific validation for its antiviral effects is limited. Some in vitro studies have investigated the antimicrobial and antiviral potential of related Allium species, such as garlic (Allium sativum), but there is a paucity of high-quality research specifically on Allium tuberosum. A few preliminary laboratory studies suggest that extracts from Allium tuberosum may have mild antimicrobial activity, but direct evidence against viral pathogens in humans is lacking.
In summary, while Allium tuberosum is traditionally used in some cultures to help with infections, there is insufficient scientific evidence to support its use specifically for viral infections. The evidence rating is low due to the reliance on traditional use and the lack of robust clinical trials or detailed pharmacological studies in this area.
Other ingredients used for Infection (viral)
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alpha-pinene
arabinogalactan
barberry
Myrobalan
berberine
beta-glucan
betel
black cumin
burdock
cassia bark
cat's claw
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
cuspidatum root
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
ginger
goldenseal
immunoglobin G
iodine
honeysuckle
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactoferrin
Lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
licorice root
mangosteen
Monolaurin
reishi mushroom
selenium
spirulina
sweet wormwood
Turkey tail mushroom
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
Xylitol
Zinc
sarsaparilla
Yellow root
boneset
pistacia integerrima gall
Swertia
pau d'arco
Yerba santa
oriental arborvitae
eucalyptus
Abies spectabilis
geranium
Agarikon Mushroom
apple cider vinegar
Agastache
Agave
anamu
Alchornea
Asarum heterotropoides
AHCC
aucubin
andrographolide
Aureobasidium pullulans
Andrographis
Alstonia scholaris
Acemannan
Alkylglycerols
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Artepillin C
bee propolis
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
betulinic acid
Blepharis
Baccharis dracunculifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Bauhinia
baicalin
Belamcanda
coriolus mushroom
carvacrol
Cymbidium goeringii
casticin
Centipeda
Cistus
Campsiandra angustifolia
calamus
Coin-leaf desmodium
dialyzable leukocyte extract
European Elder
Echinacea
fucoidan
Flueggea suffruticosa
fernbush
Glucan peptides
Globulins
Graviola
galangin
Gallesia
golden shower tree
Hypericin
Houttuynia
Humic acid
Immunoglobulin G
Ivy
Java brucea
Kachnar
knotgrass
Lentinan
Lomatium
Lactococcus rhamnosus
lichen
Lapachol
liverwort
Labdanum
Mountain horopito
Marsh Tea
Matapalo Tree
mangostin
Microtea debilis
Milkweed
Naphthoquinones
Phellodendron
Premna
Phragmites
polysaccharides
phlorotannins
Pelargonium
Piper retrofractum
Quebracho
Rhabdosia rubescens
ravinsara
Shikonin
Sanguisorba
Sambucus nigra
Sandalwood
Simaruba
Sulfated polysaccharide
Shikimic Acid
Smoketree
Tannins
Terpinen-4-ol
Thuja
Trametes
Thiosulfinate
Tylophorine
Verbascoside
Viscum coloratum
Xanthorrhizol
Xanthoparmelia
Zingerone
Other health conditions supported by Allium tuberosum
Abdominal PainAnemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (internal)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Fatigue
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hemorrhoids
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores