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Source of validity: Traditional
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Allium tuberosum (commonly known as Chinese chives or garlic chives) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for various ailments, including the management of internal bleeding. In TCM, the seeds of Allium tuberosum (jiu cai zi, 韭菜子) are believed to have properties that help "stop bleeding" (hemostatic effect), especially in cases such as hematemesis (vomiting blood) or hematuria (blood in urine). Traditional texts suggest that the hemostatic properties are due to the warming and astringent qualities attributed to the seeds, which are thought to help consolidate and retain blood within the vessels.

There is, however, very limited modern scientific research directly supporting these traditional claims. While some laboratory studies on related Allium species indicate possible effects on blood coagulation and vascular integrity, direct evidence for Allium tuberosum itself in the context of internal bleeding is lacking. The traditional use is well-documented in Chinese herbal compendia, but the evidence is mainly anecdotal or based on historical usage rather than rigorous clinical trials or pharmacological studies. Thus, the primary justification for its use in this context remains rooted in traditional medical practice, with only modest indirect support from related species and theoretical mechanisms.

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