Chives

Chives are a plant whose parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.

Chives are used to treat an infestation of parasitic worms.

In food, chives are usually used as a spice.

How do chives work?

There is not enough information available to make a statement about how chives might work.

How effective is chives?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of chives on parasitic worm infestations. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of chives for this condition.

Safety and side effects

Chives are safe and harmless for most people in normal food quantities. Chives also appear to be safe and harmless when used in higher medicinal doses. Ingesting too much chives can cause stomach upset.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Chives appear to be safe and harmless in food-grade amounts, but there is not enough information to say whether chives are safe and harmless in higher medicinal doses. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid such quantities.

Interactions

At present, there is no information on interactions between chives and medicines or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of chives depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for chives. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.