Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii Babbington's leek (Alliaceae)

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Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii
Babbington's leek
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The Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii plant species is found in Britain in S.W. England and the Channel Islands. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Babbington's leek. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. babbingtonii.

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Latin Name:  Allium ampeloprasum babbingtonii
Common Name:  Babbington's leek
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  (Borrer.)Syme.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Rocky places near the coast[17].

Medicinal Information: This species has the same medicinal virtues as garlic, but in a much milder and less effective form[238]. 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[218]. It is also said to have anticancer activity[218]. 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[222]. The bulb is said to be anthelmintic, antiasthmatic, anticholesterolemic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vasodilator[4, 9, 14, 21, 46, 165]. The crushed bulb may be applied as a poultice to ease the pain of bites, stings etc[4, 9, 14, 21].

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