Garlic (Allium sativum L.): A review of potential therapeutic applications

• Published in: International journal of green pharmacy Vol. 6; no. 2; p. 118
• Main Author: Bhandari, PrasanR
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Mandsaur Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.04.2012; Mandsaur Institute of Pharmacy, Mandsaur University Campus
• Subjects: Cancer; Chemical properties; Cholesterol; Composition; Garlic; Health aspects; Hippocrates (460?-377? BC); Medical research; Medicinal plants; India; Greece

Garlic (Allium sativum L. fam. Alliaceae), one of the best-researched herbal remedies, is frequently used as a food and a spice. Garlic contains enzymes (e.g., allinase), sulphur-containing compounds, including alliin, and compounds produced enzymatically from alliin (for example, allicin). Conventi...