Allium macrostemon
Long-stamen chive
Allium macrosystem, commonly known as the large-stemmed onion, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent bioactive compounds. Renowned for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, this species serves as a natural remedy in traditional practices. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into modern pharmacological applications and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Allium macrostemon
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asparagales and falls into the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Allium macrosystem, is referred to by various common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 薤白 (zh-hans), and this same terminology is used in Mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and Hong Kong (zh-hk). Similarly, in Traditional Chinese, the plant is identified as 薤白 (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 薤白 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 薤白 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 薤白 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 薤白 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 薤白 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 薤白 | Wikidata |
| ja | ノビル | Wikidata |
| ru | Лук крупнотычинковый | Wikidata |
| az | Uzunerkəkcikli soğan | Wikidata |
| zh | 薤白 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted in the Primorye region. In China, the species is widely scattered, spanning from the North-Central areas to the South-Central territories. It can also be found throughout the Manchuria region of the country. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Allium macrosstemon, is valued for its therapeutic properties which are primarily derived from its underground storage organs. In traditional medicinal practices, the bulbs are carefully harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds. Depending on the specific preparation required for a remedy, practitioners may utilize fresh bulb tissue or specifically prepared dry bulbs to ensure stability and potency. These various forms of the plant's storage structures serve as the foundation for its medicinal application.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dry bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allium macrostemon has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allium macrostemon has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |