IMPORTANCE OF GARLIC (ALLIUM SATIVUM): AN EXHAUSTIVE REVIEW

Authors

  • Prof. Satyanand Tyagi President & Founder, Tyagi Pharmacy Association (TPA) & Scientific Writer (Pharmacy), Chattarpur, New Delhi, India-110074.
  • Anil Kumar Gupta Research Scholar, Bhagwant University, Institute of Pharmacy & Research Center, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India-305004

Keywords:

Garlic, Allium sativum, Anti-bacterial, Food

Abstract

Allium sativum, also known as Clove Garlic is part of the Lilliceae plant family. Garlic is a member of the onion family and is one of nature's most versatile medicinal plant. The name “Allium sativum” is derived from the Celtic word “all”, meaning burning or stinging, and the Latin “sativum” meaning planted or cultivated. The English word, garlic, is derived from the Anglo-Saxon “gar-leac” or spear plant, referring to its flowering stalk. Garlic is used as a traditional dietary supplement for diabetes in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition to its reputation as a healthy food, Garlic has shown anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic and anti-cancer properties.

 

KEY WORDS: Garlic, Allium sativum, Anti-bacterial, Food

 

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Published

2013-04-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Articles