World Journal of Pharmaceutical
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Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL OF RASONA (ALLIUM SATIVUM LINN.): A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Manisha and Dr. Naresh Kumar Garg*

ABSTRACT

Rasona (Allium sativum Linn.) commonly known as ‘garlic’ has been used safely since ancient time as both food and medicine. It is a rich source of several phytochemical and recognised to have significant & wide range of biological activities. The active constituent of garlic includes several sulphur containing compounds (principally thiosulfinate) which, are rapidly absorbed, transformed and metabolized. Thiosulfinate, volatile sulphur compound is responsible for its pungent smell and different biological action. Since centuries garlic has been used traditionally for the management of different disorders. In Ayurveda the garlic is considered as ‘Rasayana’, an important class of drugs reputed to promote health & longevity and therefore, it can be used for the prevention as well as for the management of different disorders. In the United States and Western Europe, garlic is one of the most popular remedies used to reduce various risks associated with cardiovascular disease. Several clinical & experimental studies validated its potential uses in the pathological conditions related to the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, genito-urinary system, gastrointestinal system, hematopoietic system and skin. Garlic can be used in different forms & preparations viz. tablets, capsules, inhalation, beverages, alcohol, macerated in water, fried, cooked in oil, raw, roasted etc.

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