Western Herbalism
Ramps
Allium tricoccum
Also known as Wild leek.
Primarily used as spring tonic by Native Americans (Cherokee Iroquois Ojibwa Chippewa) folk use for cardiovascular support. No clinical trials confirming benefits. Limited phytochemical data available.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Hemorrhage
- Pulmonary conditions
- Croup
- Earache
- Spring tonic
- High cholesterol
- Pediatric aid
- Emetic use
- High blood pressure
- Colds
- High lipids
- Intestinal worms
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Debility
- Fatigue
- Infection
- Parasites
- Respiratory congestion
- Viral infections
- Weakness
- Hypertension
- Respiratory complaints
- Oxidative stress
- Fever
- Common cold
- Flu
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Clinical Notes. Primarily used as spring tonic by Native Americans (Cherokee Iroquois Ojibwa Chippewa) folk use for cardiovascular support. No clinical trials confirming benefits. Limited phytochemical data available.
primary-actions. Ramps acts primarily as: Antihypertensive, Cardioprotective, Antimicrobial, Tonic. Secondary actions include Antioxidant, Antiviral, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Anthelmintic.
indications. Ramps is traditionally indicated for: Hemorrhage, Pulmonary conditions, Croup, Earache, Spring tonic, High cholesterol, Pediatric aid, Emetic use, High blood pressure, Colds, High lipids, Intestinal worms, Bronchitis, Cough, Debility, and 12 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Ramps include: Quercetin glycosides (sophoroside glucuronide, sophoroside, hexoside glucuronide), Kaempferol glycosides (sophoroside glucuronide, sophoroside, rutinoside glucuronide), Allicin, Thiosulfinates.
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