Allium hookeri
Allium hookeri, commonly known as the Hookeri onion, is a significant medicinal herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its unique aroma and therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Allium hookeri
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Amaryllidaceae and is identified by the genus Allium. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Allium hookeri.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Allium hookeri, is recognized by various common names across different regions and languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 宽叶韭 (zh) and 寬葉韭 (zh-tw), while in Korean, it is called 삼채 (ko). It also carries specific names in Middle Eastern languages, such as آلیوم هوکری (fa) and ثوم هوكري (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 宽叶韭 | Wikidata |
| fa | آلیوم هوکری | Wikidata |
| ar | ثوم هوكري | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 寬葉韭 | Wikidata |
| ko | 삼채 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 宽叶韭 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 宽叶韭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶韭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 葱汁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, its presence is documented within the South-Central provinces as well as the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. It also inhabits the rugged environments of the East Himalaya region. Finally, the species extends its range southward to include the island of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Allium hookeri, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its underground structures and foliage. The root and the bulbous Root systems are frequently harvested for their potent bioactive compounds, often serving as the primary part used in traditional remedies. Additionally, the green leaf and the broader Leaves are also significant, containing essential nutrients and phytochemicals that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Allium hookeri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-trans-feruloyltyramine, diallyl trisulfide, dimethyl trisulfide, dipropyl trisulfide, nitric oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-trans-feruloyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diallyl trisulfide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dimethyl trisulfide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dipropyl trisulfide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allium hookeri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium hookeri has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Reflux Esophagitis, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, insulin resistance.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Reflux Esophagitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esophagitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| working memory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |