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Chive Benefits
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Chive benefits are thought to be especially effective in the digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems.
 The chive is the smallest of the Allium family, a large genus of about 500 species of strongly-smelling perennials with bulbs or underground stems.
The chive is native to Asia and Europe, and has been cultivated since the early days to be used as a vegetable, culinary flavoring, and a medicinal plant. |
Scientifically known as allium schoenoprasum, the chive has a long, hollow, grass-like stalk that grows up to about 24 inches long. The chive generally grows in clumps. The chive has a light lavender-pink, pom-pom-like flower that helps beautify gardens, and may also be used as a garnish for salad dishes. The chive is also beneficial to rose bushes, since the plant emit an odor which discourages aphids.
The active constituents of chive are the following: alanine, allyl-mercaptan, beta-carotene, caffeic acid, citric acid, ferulic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, Isoleucine, kaempferol, malic acid, methionine, niacin, octacosanol, quercetin, thiamine, and vitamin C.
The following are the chive benefits that may be derived from consuming this herb:
Chive is said to help enhance male potency. Chive may have mild anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties. Chive may have mild decongestant properties. Chive may have some anti-viral properties. Chive may help fight against rheumatoid arthritis. Chive may help fight fungal infections. |
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