Garlic

Synonyms Lehsun, Rasun, Belluli, Vallaippundu
BS consists of the fresh compound bulb of Allium sativum Linn.
Family Liliaceae.
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  • Essential oil:
    (i) Alliin, a sulphur containing amino acid.
    (ii) Allicin- allyl sulphide.
    (iii) Polysulphide responsible for the unpleasant smell of the oil
  • Vitamins: A, B, C and D
  • Allyl propyl disulphide.
  • Minerals: Calcium, Iron and Zinc
  • Fatty acid, mucilage and albumin.
  • Amino acid: Leucine, methionine, S-methyl cysteine, S-allyl cysteine.
  • Uses
  • Tonic
  • Diuretic
  • Analgesic
  • Stimulant
  • Antibacterial
  • Anticonvulsant
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Piles and duodenal ulcer.
  • Treatment of epilepsy.
  • Reduce blood sugar level.
  • Chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
  • Oil of garlic is used as an insecticide. l
  • Used in hypertension and atherosclerosis (thickening of arterial wall).
  • Carminative, gastric stimulant and aids in digestion and absorption of food.
  • Used in the treatment of malignant tumors.
  • Tuberculosis and whooping cough.

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