| Language | Roman / English Name | Native Script | Urdu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Allium porrum | Allium porrum | ایلیئم پورم |
| Botanical Name | Leek Plant | Allium | لیک |
| Latin Name | Allium porrum Linn. | Allium porrum | ایلیئم پورم |
| Family Name | Amaryllidaceae | Amaryllidaceae | امیریلیڈیسی |
| Genus Name | Allium | Allium | ایلیئم |
| English Name | Leek, Shallot | Leek | گندانا |
| Urdu Name | Gandana, Piyazi | گندانا | گندانا |
| Arabic Name | Kuraath, Hirba | كراث / هِربَة | کراث |
| Persian Name | Gandana | گندنا | گندانا |
| Punjabi Name (Pakistan) | Pugaat | پگاٹ | پگاٹ |
| Sindhi Name | Gandana | گندانا | گندانا |
| Pashto Name | Gandana | گندانا | گندانا |
| Balochi Name | Gandana | گندانا | گندانا |
| Saraiki Name | Gandana | گندانا | گندانا |
| Hindko Name | Gandana | گندانا | گندانا |
| Brahui Name | Gandana | گندانا | گندانا |
| Kashmiri Name | Gandeh | گندھ | گندھ |
| Hindi Name | Gandhana, Bokat | गंधना | گندھنا |
| Bengali Name | Paru | পারু | پارو |
| Gujarati Name | Dungro | ડુંગરો | ڈنگرو |
| Marathi Name | Gandana | गंदना | گندانا |
| Kannada Name | Gandana | ಗಂದನ | گندانا |
| Tamil Name | Leek | லீக் | لیک |
| Telugu Name | Leek | లీక్ | لیک |
| Malayalam Name | Leek | ലീക്ക് | لیک |
| Odia Name | Gandana | ଗନ୍ଦନା | گندانا |
| Assamese Name | Gandana | গন্দনা | گندانا |
| Nepali Name | Leek | लीक | لیک |
| Sinhala Name | Leek | ලීක් | لیک |
| Sanskrit Name | Granjan, Utt | ग्रञ्जन | گرانجن |
| Chinese Name | Jiu cong, Xi yang cong | 韭葱 / 西洋葱 | جیو چونگ |
| Japanese Name | Naganegi | 長ねぎ | ناگانیگی |
| Korean Name | Daepa | 대파 | دے پا |
| Thai Name | Phrik hom yai | ต้นหอมฝรั่ง | فرنگی ہوم |
| Indonesian Name | Daun bawang | Daun bawang | داؤن باوانگ |
| Malay Name | Daun bawang | Daun bawang | داؤن باوانگ |
| Vietnamese Name | Tỏi tây | Tỏi tây | توئی تائے |
| Turkish Name | Pırasa | Pırasa | پراسا |
| Russian Name | Porrey | Порей | پورے |
| German Name | Porree, Lauch | Porree | پورے |
| French Name | Poireau | Poireau | پواخ |
| Spanish Name | Puerro | Puerro | پیورو |
| Portuguese Name | Alho-poró | Alho-poró | الہو پورُو |
| Italian Name | Porro | Porro | پورّو |
| Greek Name | Praso | Πράσο | پراسو |
| Latin Name (Classical) | Porrum | Porrum | پورم |
| Swahili Name | Vitunguu maji | Vitunguu | پانی والا پیاز |
Description
Leek is traditionally valued for its anthelmintic, antiasthmatic, anticholesterolemic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, hypotensive, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vasodilatory, and blood-building properties.
It is commonly used to support cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Leek also aids digestion, promotes healthy circulation, and supports respiratory function in colds and cough. In traditional practice, it is valued for strengthening vitality and is used in sexual debility, piles, and general weakness. Its nutritive and haematinic actions make it useful in improving overall strength and blood quality.
Recommended Dosage
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Seeds powder: 1–2 g daily
Contraindications & Safety Information
This herb has no known warnings or contraindications when used as directed.
Useful in the Following Conditions
| Condition | Condition | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Anaemia | Angina Pectoris | Arteriosclerosis |
| Asthma | Boils | Common Cold |
| Cough | Diabetes Mellitus | Dysuria |
| Erectile Dysfunction | Fevers | High LDL Cholesterol |
| Hypertension | Indigestion | Nosebleed |
| Piles | Sexual Debility | Blood Weakness |
