Allium Cepa Herb vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Allium Cepa Herb

Allium cepa

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Allium Cepa Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ubiquitous culinary and medicinal vegetable used across world cultures for respiratory, cardiovascular, and antimicrobial conditions.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Active Compounds

quercetin, alliin, proanthocyanidins, kaempferol

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

respiratory remedy for coughs in European folk medicine, cardiovascular tonic, antimicrobial food

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular protective

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

50-100g fresh onion daily or 400mg quercetin extract

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

anticoagulants, hypoglycemics - additive effect

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

breath odor, rare GI upset

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E