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Allium triquetrum vs Allium vineale

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Allium triquetrum

Digestive

Allium vineale

Digestive

Description

Mediterranean allium used in folk medicine; invasive in Australia and New Zealand.

European wild allium with milder medicinal properties than cultivated garlic.

Active Compounds

allicin, quercetin, sulfur compounds

allicin, quercetin, sulfur compounds, kaempferol

Traditional Uses

digestive aid, antimicrobial, cardiovascular

antimicrobial, cardiovascular, digestive

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, antioxidant

antimicrobial, antioxidant, cardiovascular mild

Adult Dosage

Eaten freely 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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