Ciboulette sauvage coréenne (Allium macrostemon): Benefits, Dosage, Safety & Evidence

Questions fréquentes

How does Korean wild chive work for chest pain?

Korean wild chive (Allium macrostemon) contains active compounds including allicin, ajoene, and steroidal saponins that contribute to its cardiovascular effects. These compounds exhibit vasodilating properties that help relax blood vessels and improve blood circulation. In traditional Hanbang medicine, the herb unblocks yang energy and disperses cold, addressing the underlying pattern associated with chest obstruction and chest pain. Evidence level: C.

Does Korean wild chive interact with blood thinners or heart medications?

Korean wild chive may interact with anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications due to its allicin and ajoene content, which possess mild blood-thinning properties. Patients taking warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or other cardiovascular medications should consult a healthcare provider before use, as combining them may increase bleeding risk. Limited clinical data exists on specific drug interactions (Evidence level: C), so caution is advised.

What is the recommended dosage for Korean wild chive?

The typical adult dosage for Korean wild chive (Allium macrostemon) is 5-10 grams daily when used as a dried herb or decoction. This dosage is based on traditional Hanbang practice and clinical experience rather than standardized clinical trials (Evidence level: C). Dosage may vary depending on the specific formulation, whether used as a tea, powder, or extract. Consult a qualified herbalist for individualized dosing guidance.

Is Korean wild chive safe during pregnancy?

Korean wild chive is considered unsafe during pregnancy and should be avoided. The herb's warming and dispersing properties, combined with its active compounds like allicin and steroidal saponins, may stimulate uterine activity or affect fetal development. Traditional Hanbang contraindications also note that this herb is inappropriate for those with Yin deficiency conditions. Pregnant individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies.

What is Korean wild chive used for in traditional medicine?

In traditional Hanbang medicine, Korean wild chive (Allium macrostemon) is primarily used to unblock yang energy and disperse cold from the body. It is indicated for chest pain, chest obstruction (known as xiong bi), and abdominal fullness. The herb's cardioprotective and vasodilating properties make it valuable for cardiovascular complaints. Evidence supporting these uses is limited to traditional practice and preliminary research (Evidence level: C).

What are the side effects of Korean wild chive?

Korean wild chive may cause garlic-like body odor and gastric irritation, including heartburn, bloating, or stomach discomfort, due to its sulfur-containing compounds such as allicin. These effects are generally mild and similar to those experienced with garlic consumption. Individuals with Yin deficiency conditions should avoid this herb, as its warming properties may exacerbate symptoms like night sweats or dry mouth.

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Résumé

Allium macrostemon Bunge (AMB), also known as Xiebai, is an edible wild garlic plant used in traditional medicine for its cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties [PMID:37244409, 34364968, 36985457].

Contexte

Allium macrostemon Bunge is a perennial herb in the Amaryllidaceae family, widely distributed in Asia and referred to as 'no-biru' in Japan [PMID:37773322, 39138401]. It is used both as a culinary spice and a medicinal herb, often identified as Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia [PMID:40027296, 36985457].

Usages traditionnels

Traditionally used in China to treat thoracic pain, stenocardia, heart asthma, diarrhea, and disorders associated with water metabolism imbalances such as edema [PMID:34364968, 41297724]. It is also used for coronary heart disease and angina pectoris [PMID:39010119, 36985457].

Composés actifs

Major beneficial components include steroidal saponins (such as macrostemonosides G, I, and T), volatile organic sulfur compounds (including dimethyl disulfide), nitrogenous compounds, polysaccharides (AMB-1, AMP40N, AMP40S), and free amino acids [PMID:27507199, 7700993, 38642441, 28552597, 25498725, 29579946].

Mécanisme d'action

Mechanisms include inhibition of the NaV1.7 channel for analgesia [PMID:34364968], activation of the PKA/NO pathway for vasodilation [PMID:28552597], and inhibition of the CD40 signaling pathway (via PI3K/Akt, MAPK, and NF-κB) to prevent platelet activation [PMID:33584257]. It also modulates the NF-κB/VCAM-1 pathway to attenuate endothelial inflammation [PMID:38542876] and enhances the BDNF/TrkB pathway to alleviate cognitive decline [PMID:40027296].

Preuves cliniques

Preuve BPost-infectious cough (children)

Xie Bai Zeng Ye Decoction (containing AMB) was evaluated for clinical efficacy on intestinal flora and mucosal immunity [PMID:41327655]

Preuve DAndrogenetic alopecia (mice)

AMB water extract stimulated hair regrowth [PMID:37244409]

Preuve DMyocardial injury/Atherosclerosis (animal models)

Polysaccharides and volatile oils reduced serum lipids, improved cardiac myocyte morphology, and relieved myocardial fibrosis [PMID:38432275, 36819690]

Preuve DObesity-induced inflammation (mice)

Whole-plant extract reduced body weight gain, fat mass, and adipose tissue inflammation [PMID:37223261]

Preuve DUlcerative colitis (mice)

Isolated polysaccharide (AMP) mitigated colitis by reinforcing the intestinal barrier and balancing gut microbiota [PMID:41943291]

Preuve DChronic renal failure (animal models)

AMB delayed progression by modulating the IL-17 signaling pathway [PMID:41297724]

Synthèse des preuves

The majority of evidence is derived from in vitro studies and animal models (Level D), with one randomized controlled trial (Level B) investigating a decoction containing the herb for pediatric cough.

Sources PubMed

1.PMID: 38617795 (2024) — Self-Assembled Nanoparticles from Xie-Bai-San Decoction: Isolation, Characterization and Enhancing Oral Bioavailability. · International journal of nanomedicine
2.PMID: 37244409 (2023) — Medicinal and edible plant Allium macrostemon Bunge for the treatment of testosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia in mice. · Journal of ethnopharmacology
3.PMID: 38232540 (2024) — Xie-Bai-San increases NSCLC cells sensitivity to gefitinib by inhibiting Beclin-1 mediated autophagosome formation. · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
4.PMID: 34364968 (2021) — Allium macrostemon Bunge. exerts analgesic activity by inhibiting NaV1.7 channel. · Journal of ethnopharmacology
5.PMID: 38432275 (2024) — Structural and in vivo-in vitro myocardial injury protection features of two novel polysaccharides from Allium macrostemon Bunge and Allium chinense G. Don.

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