Korean wild chive
Allium monanthum
Allium monanthum, a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, originates from traditional medicine practices in various regions. While its specific uses are not well-documented, studies have shown promising results with potential applications. Research indicates that copper nanoparticles synthesized from Allium monanthum exhibit antibacterial and antioxidant properties, along with possible anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, the essential oil extracted from the stems of this plant demonstrated significant larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti larvae. Lycorine levels in commercial food samples and other Amaryllidaceae plants were quantified, but no specific findings related to Allium monanthum were reported. The safety profile of Allium monanthum does not indicate any major issues, and there are currently no recorded drug interactions associated with its use.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- Este estudio sintetizó nanopartículas de cobre a partir de Allium monanthum con propiedades antibacterianas y antioxidantes, y posibles efectos antiinflamatorios.
- El aceite esencial de los tallos de Allium monanthum mostró una actividad larvicida significativa contra las larvas de Aedes aegypti.
- El estudio cuantificó los niveles de licrocina en 56 muestras alimentarias comerciales y cinco plantas de la familia Amaryllidaceae.
- El estudio mostró que la mancha hoja en Allium monanthum en Corea del Sur se debe a Botrytis squamosa.
Frequently asked questions
What is Korean wild chive?
Korean wild chive (Allium monanthum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Korean wild chive?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Korean wild chive; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Este estudio sintetizó nanopartículas de cobre a partir de Allium monanthum con propiedades antibacterianas y antioxidantes, y posibles efectos antiinflamatorios.
How strong is the evidence for Korean wild chive?
The strongest finding for Korean wild chive carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Korean wild chive safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Korean wild chive in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Korean wild chive interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Korean wild chive in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Korean wild chive?
Korean wild chive is also known as: Лук одноцветковый.
Is Korean wild chive a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Leaf blight in Allium monanthum is caused by Botrytis squamosa in South Korea literature abstract metadata
- T2 Quantitative Analysis of Lycorine Dietary Exposure in Commercial Foods and the Amaryllidaceae Family literature abstract metadata
- T2 Larvicidal activity of major essential oils from stems of Allium monanthum Maxim. against Aedes aegypti L. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Biological Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles Using Edible Plant Allium monanthum: Characterization of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties Using In Silico Molecular Docking Analysis. literature abstract metadata