{"id":534,"date":"2026-01-21T12:52:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alshifaherbal.com\/en\/?p=534"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:52:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:52:24","slug":"allium-porrum-linn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alshifaherbal.com\/en\/allium-porrum-linn\/","title":{"rendered":"Allium Porrum Linn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Language<\/th>\nRoman \/ English Name<\/th>\nNative Script<\/th>\nUrdu<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Scientific Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAllium porrum<\/td>\nAllium porrum<\/td>\n\u0627\u06cc\u0644\u06cc\u0626\u0645 \u067e\u0648\u0631\u0645<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Botanical Name<\/strong><\/td>\nLeek Plant<\/td>\nAllium<\/td>\n\u0644\u06cc\u06a9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Latin Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAllium porrum Linn.<\/td>\nAllium porrum<\/td>\n\u0627\u06cc\u0644\u06cc\u0626\u0645 \u067e\u0648\u0631\u0645<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Family Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAmaryllidaceae<\/td>\nAmaryllidaceae<\/td>\n\u0627\u0645\u06cc\u0631\u06cc\u0644\u06cc\u0688\u06cc\u0633\u06cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genus Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAllium<\/td>\nAllium<\/td>\n\u0627\u06cc\u0644\u06cc\u0626\u0645<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English Name<\/strong><\/td>\nLeek, Shallot<\/td>\nLeek<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Urdu Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana, Piyazi<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arabic Name<\/strong><\/td>\nKuraath, Hirba<\/td>\n\u0643\u0631\u0627\u062b \/ \u0647\u0650\u0631\u0628\u064e\u0629<\/td>\n\u06a9\u0631\u0627\u062b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Persian Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punjabi Name (Pakistan)<\/strong><\/td>\nPugaat<\/td>\n\u067e\u06af\u0627\u0679<\/td>\n\u067e\u06af\u0627\u0679<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sindhi Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pashto Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Balochi Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saraiki Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hindko Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brahui Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kashmiri Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandeh<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u06be<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u06be<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hindi Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandhana, Bokat<\/td>\n\u0917\u0902\u0927\u0928\u093e<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u06be\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bengali Name<\/strong><\/td>\nParu<\/td>\n\u09aa\u09be\u09b0\u09c1<\/td>\n\u067e\u0627\u0631\u0648<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gujarati Name<\/strong><\/td>\nDungro<\/td>\n\u0aa1\u0ac1\u0a82\u0a97\u0ab0\u0acb<\/td>\n\u0688\u0646\u06af\u0631\u0648<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marathi Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u0917\u0902\u0926\u0928\u093e<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kannada Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u0c97\u0c82\u0ca6\u0ca8<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tamil Name<\/strong><\/td>\nLeek<\/td>\n\u0bb2\u0bc0\u0b95\u0bcd<\/td>\n\u0644\u06cc\u06a9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telugu Name<\/strong><\/td>\nLeek<\/td>\n\u0c32\u0c40\u0c15\u0c4d<\/td>\n\u0644\u06cc\u06a9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Malayalam Name<\/strong><\/td>\nLeek<\/td>\n\u0d32\u0d40\u0d15\u0d4d\u0d15\u0d4d<\/td>\n\u0644\u06cc\u06a9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Odia Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u0b17\u0b28\u0b4d\u0b26\u0b28\u0b3e<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assamese Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGandana<\/td>\n\u0997\u09a8\u09cd\u09a6\u09a8\u09be<\/td>\n\u06af\u0646\u062f\u0627\u0646\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nepali Name<\/strong><\/td>\nLeek<\/td>\n\u0932\u0940\u0915<\/td>\n\u0644\u06cc\u06a9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sinhala Name<\/strong><\/td>\nLeek<\/td>\n\u0dbd\u0dd3\u0d9a\u0dca<\/td>\n\u0644\u06cc\u06a9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sanskrit Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGranjan, Utt<\/td>\n\u0917\u094d\u0930\u091e\u094d\u091c\u0928<\/td>\n\u06af\u0631\u0627\u0646\u062c\u0646<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinese Name<\/strong><\/td>\nJiu cong, Xi yang cong<\/td>\n\u97ed\u8471 \/ \u897f\u6d0b\u8471<\/td>\n\u062c\u06cc\u0648 \u0686\u0648\u0646\u06af<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japanese Name<\/strong><\/td>\nNaganegi<\/td>\n\u9577\u306d\u304e<\/td>\n\u0646\u0627\u06af\u0627\u0646\u06cc\u06af\u06cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Korean Name<\/strong><\/td>\nDaepa<\/td>\n\ub300\ud30c<\/td>\n\u062f\u06d2 \u067e\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thai Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPhrik hom yai<\/td>\n\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e2b\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e1d\u0e23\u0e31\u0e48\u0e07<\/td>\n\u0641\u0631\u0646\u06af\u06cc \u06c1\u0648\u0645<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indonesian Name<\/strong><\/td>\nDaun bawang<\/td>\nDaun bawang<\/td>\n\u062f\u0627\u0624\u0646 \u0628\u0627\u0648\u0627\u0646\u06af<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Malay Name<\/strong><\/td>\nDaun bawang<\/td>\nDaun bawang<\/td>\n\u062f\u0627\u0624\u0646 \u0628\u0627\u0648\u0627\u0646\u06af<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vietnamese Name<\/strong><\/td>\nT\u1ecfi t\u00e2y<\/td>\nT\u1ecfi t\u00e2y<\/td>\n\u062a\u0648\u0626\u06cc \u062a\u0627\u0626\u06d2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turkish Name<\/strong><\/td>\nP\u0131rasa<\/td>\nP\u0131rasa<\/td>\n\u067e\u0631\u0627\u0633\u0627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Russian Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPorrey<\/td>\n\u041f\u043e\u0440\u0435\u0439<\/td>\n\u067e\u0648\u0631\u06d2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
German Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPorree, Lauch<\/td>\nPorree<\/td>\n\u067e\u0648\u0631\u06d2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
French Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPoireau<\/td>\nPoireau<\/td>\n\u067e\u0648\u0627\u062e<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spanish Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPuerro<\/td>\nPuerro<\/td>\n\u067e\u06cc\u0648\u0631\u0648<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Portuguese Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAlho-por\u00f3<\/td>\nAlho-por\u00f3<\/td>\n\u0627\u0644\u06c1\u0648 \u067e\u0648\u0631\u064f\u0648<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Italian Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPorro<\/td>\nPorro<\/td>\n\u067e\u0648\u0631\u0651\u0648<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greek Name<\/strong><\/td>\nPraso<\/td>\n\u03a0\u03c1\u03ac\u03c3\u03bf<\/td>\n\u067e\u0631\u0627\u0633\u0648<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Latin Name (Classical)<\/strong><\/td>\nPorrum<\/td>\nPorrum<\/td>\n\u067e\u0648\u0631\u0645<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Swahili Name<\/strong><\/td>\nVitunguu maji<\/td>\nVitunguu<\/td>\n\u067e\u0627\u0646\u06cc \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0627 \u067e\u06cc\u0627\u0632<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Description<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Recommended Dosage<\/h2>\n
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    Seeds powder:<\/strong> 1\u20132 g daily<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Contraindications & Safety Information<\/h2>\n

    This herb has no known warnings or contraindications<\/strong> when used as directed.<\/p>\n

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    Useful in the Following Conditions<\/h2>\n
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    Condition<\/th>\nCondition<\/th>\nCondition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Anaemia<\/td>\nAngina Pectoris<\/td>\nArteriosclerosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Asthma<\/td>\nBoils<\/td>\nCommon Cold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cough<\/td>\nDiabetes Mellitus<\/td>\nDysuria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Erectile Dysfunction<\/td>\nFevers<\/td>\nHigh LDL Cholesterol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hypertension<\/td>\nIndigestion<\/td>\nNosebleed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Piles<\/td>\nSexual Debility<\/td>\nBlood Weakness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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