Chives
belong to the alliums
group or onion family.
They give a pleasant, stimulating taste to foodstuff. The plant is the minimum
member of the family. You can use chives to taste soups, stews,
sauces and salads. It contains
vitamins A, B6, C and K. Numerous minerals are found inc chives including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium and zinbc. The
small, onion-like vegetable has numerous benefits to health.
Antibiotic
Like the majority plants in the alliums group, chives have antibiotic
properties. The usual antiseptic and antiviral agents in the vegetable work
with vitamin
C to obliterate dangerous microorganisms. This makes the plant an
outstanding natural protection against the ordinary cold, flu
and certain yeast
Anti-Inflammatory
The plant has a gentle anti-inflammatory
effect. When included in your diet it can assist decrease the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. The juice of the plant can be
used as an insect disgusting. When functional to wounds, it reduces fungal infections. The chive
plant is rich in vitamin C
which helps to avoid bruises and wounds. It also supports the resistant system.
Anti-Carcinogenic
Chives are also used as a medicine. They assist
reduce the development of tumors and cancer. The little onions have been found supportive in the cure of esophageal, stomach, prostrate and gastrointestinal tract cancers. Selenium in the little onion helps to defend
cells from the effects of toxins and free radicals.