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Allium sativum
Also known as: garlic, Allium sativum L.
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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 6 facts
claimAllicin, a bioactive compound found in Allium sativum (garlic), is effective against the MDR microorganism Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
referenceBhatwalkar SB, Mondal R, Krishna SB, N Adam JK, Govender P, and Anupam R published research on the antibacterial properties of organosulfur compounds found in garlic (Allium sativum) in Frontiers in Microbiology (2021).
referenceMagryś et al. (2021) studied the antibacterial properties of Allium sativum L. (garlic) against emerging multidrug-resistant bacteria and its synergistic effects when combined with antibiotics.
claimEssential oils from Citrus aurantifolia, Ocimum basilicum, and Allium sativum have antimicrobial activity in poultry.
claimMagryś et al. (270) observed that the combination of Allium sativum (garlic) extract with amoxicillin significantly decreased the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against multidrug-resistant (MDR) Helicobacter pylori.
claimZingiber officinale (ginger) and Allium sativum (garlic), native to Southeast Asia and Central Asia respectively, inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 5 facts
claimPsidium guajava, Allium sativum, and Citrus species are utilized as both food and medicinal plants, reinforcing the concept of functional foods that promote health and prevent disease.
measurementA group of 25 species, including Vitex madiensis, Persea americana, Psidium guajava, Allium sativum, Chromolaena odorata, Spondias mombin, Adansonia digitata, Bridelia ferruginea, Citrus × sinensis, Lippia abyssinica, Xylopia aethiopica, Terminalia catappa, Erythrina abyssinica, Citrus × limon, Manihot esculenta, Vigna unguiculata, Aframomum alboviolaceum, Scorodophloeus zenkeri, Abelmoschus esculentus, Ocimum gratissimum, Mangifera indica, and Ochna afzelii, exhibited moderate Medicinal Use Index (MUI) values of 0.0638.
measurementThe plant species Allium sativum and Hibiscus acetosella each have 11 citations and a Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) of 0.022.
claimHigh doses of Allium sativum (garlic) and Allium cepa (onion) may interact with anticoagulant medications, increasing the risk of bleeding complications.
referenceThe plant species Zingiber officinale, Psidium guajava, and Allium sativum demonstrate a convergence between traditional knowledge and pharmacological validation, according to [80].
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 1 fact
claimAllicin, derived from garlic (Allium sativum), inhibits multiple bacterial enzymes via its sulfur-containing components.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
referenceA 2021 study by Bhowmik et al. provides a biocomputational and pharmacological analysis of phytochemicals from Zingiber officinale (ginger), Allium sativum (garlic), and Murraya koenigii (curry leaf) in the context of type 2 diabetes.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimGarlic (Allium sativum), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), and Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) possess antimicrobial and antiviral properties that assist in combating pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses.