Allium tuberosum vs Chamerion Angustifolium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Allium tuberosum

Mens Health

Chamerion Angustifolium

Chamerion angustifolium

Mens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Allium tuberosum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Chamerion Angustifolium

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

East Asian chive with warm yang tonifying properties; used in TCM for kidney yang and erectile dysfunction.

Tall perennial herb colonizing disturbed ground across the Northern Hemisphere, used extensively in Russian folk medicine as the basis of Ivan Chai tea.

Active Compounds

allicin, methyl disulfide, sulfur compounds, quercetin, kaempferol

quercetin, myricetin, ellagitannins, oenothein B, polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

erectile dysfunction, kidney yang, cold conditions, digestive warmth

prostate health, digestive conditions, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immune support

Modern Uses

warming, aphrodisiac, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

prostate health, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulation

Adult Dosage

30-60g fresh plant daily

3–5g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

heat excess conditions, yin deficiency

prostate cancer (theoretical), pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

garlic breath, GI warming

very well tolerated, mild sedation

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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