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Allium vineale vs Allium moly

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Allium vineale

Digestive

Allium moly

Digestive

Description

European wild allium with milder medicinal properties than cultivated garlic.

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

Active Compounds

allicin, quercetin, sulfur compounds, kaempferol

allicin, quercetin, kaempferol, sulfur compounds

Traditional Uses

antimicrobial, cardiovascular, digestive

antimicrobial, digestive, cardiovascular, magical herb historically

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, antioxidant, cardiovascular mild

Adult Dosage

Eaten as wild food

Eaten as 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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