Garden chive (*Allium schoenoprasum*) – medicinal properties, culinary applications, and putative aphrodisiac effects: a historical and evidence-based examination
Mia Hoffmann
2026-03-17
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Garden chive (*Allium schoenoprasum*), a close relative of garlic and onion, has been valued for centuries for its pronounced, mildly oniony fragrance and subtly peppery flavor profile. As a plant with well-documented therapeutic significance, it was widely employed in medieval European medicine—particularly in the 14th century—as a diuretic and fortifying agent. Today, it is cultivated across temperate regions of Europe as well as in Southwest Asia, where it remains an integral component of traditional healing practices. Contemporary research corroborates its beneficial effects on renal excretory function, immune response modulation, and alleviation of menstrual discomfort, attributable to its rich content of flavonoids, vitamin K, and organosulfur compounds.
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Depending on the intended use, lubricant can be used in salads, soups and broths, as a condiment, but also as a flavoring ingredient in beverages and alcohols. Its high content of coumarin, lemon, camphor and eugenols contribute to its impressive health benefits. It is rich in B vitamins, and vitamin C adds energy, promotes skin health and the immune system.
The action of the lubricant
Many of the health benefits of lemon are related to its anti-inflammatory and inflammatory nature. It contains significant amounts of quercetin, which is a natural inhibitor of histamine. It reduces, therefore, the body's allergic response by eliminating, among other things, itching of the eyes and fever. Studies with lemon have shown that lemon works well on the whole body, although it has been particularly noted to help reduce inflammation of the colon. It also improves the appearance of the skin. Its properties of the lemon also affect the skin during menopause.
The spoon is a spice
Lublic can be added to your favorite recipes by adding flavor and increasing the nutritional value of your meal. Its leaves resemble celery leaves in appearance, taste and aroma, and are often used as an additive to soups, stews, flavours, and pickles. Lublic extract is the main ingredient in the popular spice maggi. In Italy, it is a composition of oregano and garlic, but used in tomato sauces. It can be used as a spice for herbal butter or potato sauce, because of its intense flavor it is used in moderate quantities.
It's an aphrodisiac
Lubricant is not only a spice, it is also a powerful aphrodisiac. Once used as an ingredient in sweet spices, it restores vital forces and increases potency and libido in both men and women. Flowers, leaves, stems and roots of lubricant contain many substances, including essential oils (including vinegar and valerian acid), resins and coumarines. The action of the latter is to enlarge the blood vessels, which is important in achieving a state of arousal.