Allium (also known as Alliaceae): A genus of the plant family Amaryllidaceae. Many produce pungent, often bacteriostatic and physiologically active compounds and are used as VEGETABLES; CONDIMENTS; and medicament, the latter in traditional medicine.

NIH MeSH · D000490Organisms

Allium

Also known asAlliaceae

Definition

A genus of the plant family Amaryllidaceae. Many produce pungent, often bacteriostatic and physiologically active compounds and are used as VEGETABLES; CONDIMENTS; and medicament, the latter in traditional medicine.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.100.050.060

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Related concepts

Amaryllidaceae

A family of herbaceous plants with bulbs or rhizomes in the order Asparagales.

Common questions about Allium

What does Allium mean in medicine?
A genus of the plant family Amaryllidaceae. Many produce pungent, often bacteriostatic and physiologically active compounds and are used as VEGETABLES; CONDIMENTS; and medicament, the latter in traditional medicine. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Allium known by any other names?
Yes. Allium is also referred to as Alliaceae in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Allium sit in the medical classification?
Allium falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.100.050.060). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000490) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗