Chives Herbal Remedies
Chives are a relative of garlic and onions and have similar but milder medicinal properties. They have been used for colds and flu and as an appetite stimulant. Historically, they were purported to be an aphrodisiac. Chives contain an essential oil, which is rich in sulphur, and they are used extensively in cooking. Chives has a taste of ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Chives Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Chives Infusion | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
Chives Reference Information
| Latin Name | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Other Names | |
| Part Used | Bulbs |
| Herb Forms | Fresh green tops in salads and cooking, dried bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Respiratory system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A pungent favorite garden plant from the Lily family. Bulbs clustered on a small rhizome with numerous hollow leaves and rose-violet flowers. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.