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Allium sativum Linn.

Allium sativum Linn.

Allium sativum Linn. belongs to Liliaceae family.

The Arabic names for this herb are Ser, Sum, Thum .

The English name for this herb is Garlic.

The Urdu names for this herb are Lehsan, Sum, Thom, Thum, Tuma.

Warning: Excessive use may reduce cholesterol level in the body. Prolong use or large doses contra-indicated women in pregnancy.Large doses occasionally cause indigestion. Sensitive skin is considered prone to Garlic, because it may cause irritation owing to its bioactive constituents.

Description

Allium sativum Linn. is a herb, depressed-globose in shape, off white in color, size is usually up to 20 cm, is evergreen, unbranched. Consists of several small bulbs called "Cloves" and is surrounded by a thin white, or pinkish sheath. It has a stronger flavour than onion.

Allium sativum Linn.'s Leaves flat in shape

Allium sativum Linn.'s Flower white in color, size is usually small

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Allium sativum Linn.'s Bulb are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-cholestrolemic, Anti-coagulant, Anti-diabetic, Anti-fungal, Anti-histamine, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-parasitic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-tumor, Anti-ulcer, Anti-viral, Aphrodisiac, Blood Purifier, Broad Spectrum Antibiotic, Carminative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Gastric Tonic, Hypolipidaemic, Hypotensive, Improves Glucose Tolerance, Lowers Fasting Blood Sugar, Potentiates Plasma Insulin Like Activity, Prevents Heart Diseases, Raises High Density Lipoproteins, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Tonic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge.

The pharmacological actions of Allium sativum Linn.'s Oil are Anti-septic, Improves absorption of medicines, Prevents irritation, Stimulant.

Indications

The indications of Allium sativum Linn.'s Bulb are Atonic Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite, Anorexia, Earache, Ringworm, Asthma, Constipation, Neuralgic Pain, Rheumatism, Atherosclerosis, Chronic Bonchial Catarrh, Infantile Convulsions, Functional debility of bladder, Hypertension, Intestinal Complaints, Nervous Spasmodic Affections, Pulmonary Affections, Dropsy, Intestinal Worms, Tuberculosis.

The indications of Allium sativum Linn.'s Bulb Juice are Scabies, Wounds, Maggots Infesting Ulcers, Indolent Tumours, Ulcerated Surfaces, Otalgia, Skin Diseases, Earache.

The indications of Allium sativum Linn.'s Oil are Ear Infection, Mouth Infection.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Allium sativum Linn. is 3rd Order,Warm and Dry with Moistness.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Bulb of Allium sativum Linn. is Pungent.

Taste: Bulb: Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb2.000 – 3.000 gN/A

Available Brands

Compound Preparations

Allium sativum Linn. is used in the preparation of Dur-e-Seer, Ma'jun Seer, Ma'jun Seer Alvi Khan, Roghan Seer, Roghan Surkh, Tiryaq-e-Faruq.

Substitutes

The substitute of Allium sativum Linn. is Wild Garlic.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Allium sativum Linn. are Acrolein, Allicin, Alliin, Allistatin-I, Allistatin-II, Diallyl Disulphide, Diallyl Trisulphide, Oxalic Acid, Phytocidin, Scordinin A, Volatile Oil.

Antidotes

The antidote of Allium sativum Linn. is [Garlic fried in almond oil, salt, coriander seeds and with water.].

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Allium sativum Linn.. (work in progress)