Allium Sativum ExtractAllium sativum, commonly called garlic, is a bulb-forming herb of the Liliaceae (lily family) from which the extract is derived. The word garlic is derived from two old words - 'gar' meaning spear and 'leac' meaning herb. Its medical use traces back to 5,000 years ago in Asia where it was used by nomadic tribes to ward off evil spirits and improve health. In fact, before antibiotics swept the world market, garlic was used for treating infectious diseases, as a disinfectant and healing agent for cuts and traumatic wounds on the battlefield. Khnoum Khoufouf, the builder of one of the oldest pyramids, (4500 BD) was among the first to recognize the virtues of garlic, for he declared that all his workers should take garlic every day to maintain their health and strength. Hippocrates, the father of medicine (460-357 BC) recommended the use of this herb in infectious diseases.
Ayurvedic science has always propagated the use of garlic as an effective treatment against a wide variety of illness. Garlic has wide spectrum of actions including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and also have beneficial effects on cardiovascular & immune systems. The chief phytoconstituent repsonsible for its pharmacological action is Alliin.
Ayurvedic science has always propagated the use of garlic as an effective treatment against a wide variety of illness. Garlic has wide spectrum of actions including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and also have beneficial effects on cardiovascular & immune systems. The chief phytoconstituent repsonsible for its pharmacological action is Alliin.
