Allium chinense
Allium chinense, commonly known as Chinese garlic, is a perennial plant prized in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive properties. Characterized by its distinct pungent aroma, this species offers significant therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a vital component in various herbal healing practices.
- Scientific name: Allium chinense
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, falling into the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Allium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is specifically noted within Kyrgyzstan. The species is widely found throughout China, including the South-Central regions, Southeast areas, and the island of Hainan. Additionally, its range extends into Eastern Asia, where it can be found in Japan. This diverse spread highlights the plant's ability to inhabit various ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Allium chinense has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Anabasine, Anabasine, Brucine, Hecogenin, Mansonone D.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Anabasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anabasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Brucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hecogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mansonone D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mansonone E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sarsasapogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sudachitin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tricin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chinenoside IV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allium chinense has 11 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium chinense has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, asthma, carcinoma, diarrhea, high-fat-diet.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| high-fat-diet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| small-cell lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| visceral fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |