Allium ampeloprasum

Allium ampeloprasum
Family:Allium ampeloprasum; Anthelmintic; Antiasthmatic; Anticholesterolemic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Stimulant; Stings; Stomachic; Tonic; Vasodilator.
Common name:Wild leek
This species has the same medicinal virtues as garlic but in a much milder and less effective form. These virtues are as follows:- Garlic has a very long folk history of use in a wide range of ailments particularly ailments such as ringworm Candida and vaginitis where its fungicidal antiseptic tonic and parasiticidal properties have proved of benefit. It is also said to have anticancer activity. Daily use of garlic in the diet has been shown to have a very beneficial effect on the body especially the blood system and the heart. For example demographic studies suggest that garlic is responsible for the low incidence of arteriosclerosis in areas of Italy and Spain where consumption of the bulb is heavy. The bulb is said to be anthelmintic antiasthmatic anticholesterolemic antiseptic antispasmodic cholagogue diaphoretic diuretic expectorant febrifuge stimulant stomachic tonic vasodilator. The crushed bulb may be applied as a poultice to ease the pain of bites stings etc.

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