Evidence supporting the use of: Allium tuberosum
For the health condition: Parasites (nematodes, worms)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Allium tuberosum (commonly known as garlic chives) has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia, to help expel intestinal parasites such as nematodes and worms. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the seeds (Jiu Cai Zi) and sometimes the aerial parts have been employed for their purported antiparasitic properties. Historical texts and materia medica describe the use of Allium tuberosum seeds as a remedy for intestinal worms, often used in decoctions or powders. However, direct scientific validation for these effects is limited. There are a handful of in vitro and animal studies on related Allium species (such as garlic, Allium sativum), which do show some anthelmintic activity, but research specifically on Allium tuberosum for this indication is sparse and not definitive. Thus, the use of Allium tuberosum for treating or supporting the expulsion of intestinal parasites is mainly justified by traditional use rather than robust scientific evidence. As such, the overall evidence rating is low (2/5), reflecting traditional use with a lack of strong clinical or laboratory confirmation.

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