Pistachio Kernel vs Allium Cepa Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pistachio Kernel

Pistacia vera

Cardiovascular

Allium Cepa Herb

Allium cepa

Cardiovascular

Description

Nutrient-dense tree nut used in Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Mediterranean traditional medicine for liver health, aphrodisiac properties, and cardiovascular support.

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

Active Compounds

lutein, resveratrol, gamma-tocopherol, arginine

quercetin, alliin, proanthocyanidins, kaempferol

Traditional Uses

Aphrodisiac and sexual tonic, Liver health support, Traditional snack medicine, Cardiovascular tonic

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

Modern Uses

Cardiovascular support, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular protective

Adult Dosage

25-45g daily as food

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

Contraindications

Tree nut allergy, Caloric density

anticoagulants, hypoglycemics - additive effect

Side Effects

Weight gain with excess

breath odor, rare GI upset

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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