Mansoa alliacea, commonly known as garlic vine, is a species of tropical liana native

Mansoa alliacea，俗稱蒜香藤，是一種原產

to the Amazon rainforest.

於亞馬遜雨林的熱帶藤本植物。

Its name derives from the garlic-like aroma produced when its leaves are crushed.

它的名字來源於壓碎葉子時產生的類似大蒜的香氣。

Displaying beautiful trumpet-shaped lavender to purple flowers, garlic vine is popular

大蒜藤呈現出美麗的喇叭形薰衣草到紫色花朵，是

as an ornamental plant in tropical gardens.

熱帶花園中很受歡迎的觀賞植物。

Beyond its beauty, Mansoa alliacea is also renowned in traditional medicine.

除了美麗之外，蒜香藤在傳統醫學中也享有盛譽。

Indigenous communities have used various parts of the plant to treat a range of ailments,

原住民社群使用該植物的各個部分來治療一系列疾病，

including rheumatism and colds.

包括風濕病和感冒。

The presence of organosulfur compounds, similar to those found in garlic, may account for

有機硫化合物的存在，類似於蒜香藤中的有機硫化合物，可能是

some of its medicinal properties.

其某些藥用特性的原因。

However, scientific research on its benefits is still limited.

然而，對其益處的科學研究仍然有限。

If considering its use for health purposes, one should proceed with caution and seek advice

如果考慮將其用於健康目的，應謹慎行事並尋求

from healthcare professionals.

醫療保健專業人士的建議。

Whether for its captivating beauty or potential therapeutic value, Mansoa alliacea remains

無論是其迷人的美麗還是潛在的治療價值，蒜香藤仍然是

a fascinating plant of the Amazon.

亞馬遜地區一種迷人的植物。