Antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiviral properties of herbal materials

S Parham, AZ Kharazi, HR Bakhsheshi-Rad, H Nur… - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Recently, increasing public concern about hygiene has been driving many studies to
investigate antimicrobial and antiviral agents. However, the use of any antimicrobial agents …

Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Garlic (Allium sativum L.): A Review

G El-Saber Batiha, A Magdy Beshbishy, L G. Wasef… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Medicinal plants have been used from ancient times for human healthcare as in the form of
traditional medicines, spices, and other food components. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an …

Ethnobotany and the role of plant natural products in antibiotic drug discovery

G Porras, F Chassagne, JT Lyles, L Marquez… - Chemical …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The crisis of antibiotic resistance necessitates creative and innovative approaches, from
chemical identification and analysis to the assessment of bioactivity. Plant natural products …

Chemical composition and bioactive compounds of garlic (Allium sativum L.) as affected by pre-and post-harvest conditions: A review

N Martins, S Petropoulos, ICFR Ferreira - Food chemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is considered one of the twenty most important vegetables, with
various uses throughout the world, either as a raw vegetable for culinary purposes, or as an …

An overview of organosulfur compounds from Allium spp.: From processing and preservation to evaluation of their bioavailability, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory …

P Putnik, D Gabrić, S Roohinejad, FJ Barba, D Granato… - Food chemistry, 2019 - Elsevier
The use of Allium species and their extracts has been known since immemorial times due to
their health beneficial properties. It is known that functional properties of Allium genus come …

Allicin and health: A comprehensive review

B Salehi, P Zucca, IE Orhan, E Azzini… - Trends in Food Science …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Allicin is an organosulfur and defensive compound found in garlic (Allium
sativum L.) and other Allium species. Its unique odor is easily detectable, and its effects on …

Anticancer potential of garlic and its bioactive constituents: A systematic and comprehensive review

D De Greef, EM Barton, EN Sandberg… - Seminars in cancer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Vegetables of the Allium genus, such as garlic (Allium sativum L.), onions, shallots, leaks,
and chives, have been used for many years for food consumption and for medicinal …

Anticancer potential of allicin: A review

E Catanzaro, D Canistro, V Pellicioni, F Vivarelli… - Pharmacological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Phytochemicals have attracted attention in the oncological field because they are
biologically friendly and have relevant pharmacological activities. Thanks to the intense and …

Physicochemical properties, biological activity, health benefits, and general limitations of aged black garlic: A review

JH Ryu, D Kang - Molecules, 2017 - mdpi.com
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used as a medicinal food since ancient times. However,
some people are reluctant to ingest raw garlic due to its unpleasant odor and taste …

Therapeutic potential of allicin and aged garlic extract in Alzheimer's disease

P Tedeschi, M Nigro, A Travagli, M Catani… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Garlic, Allium sativum, has long been utilized for a number of medicinal purposes around the
world, and its medical benefits have been well documented. The health benefits of garlic …