Allium porrum / leek

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum (L.), Allioideae

Active substance extract
CAS number  84650-15-7
Plant part roots, leaves or flowers
China list no
Conditions fresh or dried and crushed
Country of origin the Netherlands

 

Description

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, also known as leek, a cultivated plant in the Netherlands, is a flowering plant from the Allioideae (formerly Alliaceae) family and used as an active substance in nutraceuticals and skin care products.

Many other varieties and species are also available, for example cepa, sativum, ursinum, victorialis and chinense.

Allium components include allicin, kaempferol, ferulic acid, astragalin, methyl allyl disulfide, quercetin, diallyl disulfide, and furostanol glycosides.

Functions:

  • skin conditioning
  • treats arteriosclerosis
  • treats stomachache
  • treats gastritis
  • treats hypertension
  • and many others

Conditions:

  • fresh flowers
  • fresh bulbs
  • dried flowers
  • crushed and dried bulbs

Additional information

Genus

allium

Active substance

extract

CAS number

yes

Plant part

aerial parts, bulbs, flowers

China list

no

Country of origin

the Netherlands

Segment

cosmetics, food ingredients