Allium sativum: Botanical, Chemical, and Therapeutic Aspects

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dc.contributor.authorRepolês, LCen_US
dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, BS de SLen_US
dc.contributor.authorCorrêa, ADen_US
dc.contributor.authorSiqueira-Batista, R.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-07T11:20:19Z
dc.date.available2024-12-07T11:20:19Z
dc.date.issued2024-09
dc.description.abstractAims: The presence of Allium sativum in human societies dates back thousands of years. Its medicinal and aphrodisiac properties, combined with its distinctive flavor, make it a valuable ingredient in both culinary and traditional medicinal practices in various cultures. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most researched and marketed herbal products today. Active substances present in garlic, such as allicin and other sulfur compounds, have been the subject of extensive research, with promising results in several areas of health. Objective: The main objective of this article is to gather relevant information on the botanical, chemical and therapeutic aspects of garlic in order to provide a comprehensive overview of this important legume. Methods: The search was undertaken in the following electronic databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). The terms (in English) used for the bibliographic search were identified in the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS): "Garlic", "Botany", "Chemistry" and "Therapeutic Uses". Thirty-one academic texts were selected to construct this work. Results, Discussion and Conclusion: From the data obtained, it was possible to list several health benefits of garlic, the main ones being: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal, anticancer and other protective effects. In this way, A. sativum demonstrates a variety of pharmacological effects, which makes it a viable option for the treatment of various diseases, even though its mechanisms of action are poorly understood and require further scientific studies.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsFaculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga, Ponte Nova/MG, Brazilen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsFaculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga, Ponte Nova/MG, Brazilen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsInstituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia, Nilópolis/RJ, Brazilen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsFaculdade Dinâmica do Vale do Piranga, Ponte Nova/MG, Brazil and Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa/MG, Brazil.en_US
dc.identifier.citationRepolês LC, Rodrigues BS de SL, Corrêa AD, Siqueira-Batista R.. Allium sativum: Botanical, Chemical, and Therapeutic Aspects . European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2024 Sep; 35(6): 156-171en_US
dc.identifier.issn2231-0894
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/241339
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber6en_US
dc.relation.volume35en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61216en_US
dc.subjectAllium sativumen_US
dc.subjecttherapeutic aspectsen_US
dc.subjectchemical aspectsen_US
dc.subjectbotanical aspectsen_US
dc.titleAllium sativum: Botanical, Chemical, and Therapeutic Aspectsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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