Allium chinense Rakkyo (Alliaceae) Evergreen bulb

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Allium chinense
Rakkyo
Evergreen bulb
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The Allium chinense plant species is found in E. Asia - China It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rakkyo. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. bakeri. A. splendens. non Willd.

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Latin Name:  Allium chinense
Common Name:  Rakkyo
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  G.Don.

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:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Often cultivated, plants can be found wild on the edges of fields[203].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is astringent, carminative and expectorant[176]. It is used in the treatment of stuffiness sensation and pain in the chest, angina pectoris, pleuritis, bronchitis, diarrhoea and tenesmus in cases of dysentery[176]. Although no other specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. They contain sulphur compounds (which give them their onion flavour) and when added to the diet on a regular basis they help reduce blood cholesterol levels, act as a tonic to the digestive system and also tonify the circulatory system[K].

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