Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Green onion (Allium fistulosum), also known as scallion, has a history of use in traditional medicine in various cultures, particularly in East Asia. In some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) texts, green onion is mentioned as a warming herb that dispels cold and promotes circulation. Occasionally, it has been included in herbal prescriptions for symptoms related to joint pain or inflammation, including those that overlap with gout. However, these uses are largely based on broader symptom patterns and not specifically on the modern clinical entity of gout, which is characterized by uric acid crystal accumulation in joints.

There is little to no direct scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of green onion for treating or preventing gout. No controlled clinical trials or robust preclinical studies have demonstrated that green onion lowers uric acid levels or has a meaningful impact on gout flares. Any anti-inflammatory effects attributed to green onion are modest and not specific to the physiological mechanisms involved in gout. Thus, its use is justified primarily by tradition rather than scientific validation.

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