Ramp

Common Name:

Ramp (Wild Leek)

Botanical Name:

Allium tricoccum

Short Description:

Ramp is a wild, nutrient-rich member of the onion family with pungent, cleansing properties. Traditionally used as a spring tonic, it supports detoxification, digestion, and respiratory health, while replenishing minerals after winter depletion.

Parts Used:

Leaves and bulbs (fresh)

Actions:

Digestive stimulant, alterative, antimicrobial, carminative, nutritive

Energetics:

Warming, drying, pungent

Body Systems:

Digestive, immune, respiratory, circulatory

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Symbolic of renewal, vitality, and bold emergence. Ramps stir stagnant energy and reconnect one with the Earth’s cycles—especially potent during seasonal transitions and for waking up after periods of inertia.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mars and Sun
Dosha: Balances Kapha and Vata; may aggravate Pitta

Safety Notes:

Very safe in small amounts as food or tonic. Strong flavor and energetics—start slow. Forage sustainably: never harvest more than one leaf per plant and only from abundant populations.