Allium tuberosum Rottl. (commonly known as garlic chives or Chinese chives) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese and other East Asian herbal traditions. It is traditionally employed for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints such as dyspepsia (indigestion). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the seeds and leaves of Allium tuberosum are considered to warm the stomach, improve appetite, and relieve abdominal discomfort. Historical materia medica sources, such as the Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica), mention its use for supporting digestion and alleviating symptoms like bloating and poor appetite.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence to support these traditional claims. Few modern clinical studies have directly investigated the effect of Allium tuberosum on dyspepsia or related digestive disorders. Some laboratory studies suggest that extracts of the plant may have mild antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically contribute to gastrointestinal health, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to dyspepsia. Therefore, the use of Allium tuberosum for dyspepsia is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than rigorous scientific validation.