Rakkyo vs Allium Victorialis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rakkyo

Allium chinense

Cardiovascular

Allium victorialis

Cardiovascular

Description

East Asian allium widely consumed in China, Japan, and Korea as food-medicine for cardiovascular.

Mountain allium from Alpine and Asian highlands used in folk medicine for cardiovascular, digestive, and protective purposes.

Active Compounds

thiosulfinates, quercetin, kaempferol, fructooligosaccharides

allicin, flavonoids, adenosine, quercetin

Traditional Uses

TCM cardiovascular herb, Chinese Xie Bai formula, Korean traditional medicine

protective tonic in Alpine folk medicine, digestive stimulant, cardiovascular remedy

Modern Uses

cardiovascular, antiplatelet, digestive, prebiotic

cardiovascular protective, antimicrobial, digestive

Adult Dosage

5-15g fresh bulbs or as food

5-10g fresh bulb or leaves; or tea of dried material

Contraindications

blood thinners, surgery

anticoagulants

Side Effects

GI upset, blood thinning

mild blood thinning

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E