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Allium moly vs Allium vineale

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Allium moly

Digestive

Allium vineale

Digestive

Description

Mediterranean ornamental and culinary allium; historically the magical herb Moly from Homer Odyssey.

European wild allium with milder medicinal properties than cultivated garlic.

Active Compounds

allicin, quercetin, kaempferol, sulfur compounds

allicin, quercetin, sulfur compounds, kaempferol

Traditional Uses

antimicrobial, digestive, cardiovascular, magical herb historically

antimicrobial, cardiovascular, digestive

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, antioxidant, cardiovascular mild

Adult Dosage

Eaten as food

Eaten as wild food

Contraindications

anticoagulants excess

Side Effects

generally safe as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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