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Garlic: empiricism or science?

Gabriella Aviello¹, Ludovico Abenavoli, Francesca Borrelli

¹Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.

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Garlic (Allium sativum) is a widely studied herbal remedy with traditional uses for various ailments. While experimental studies show promising health benefits, clinical evidence remains inconclusive, though it is generally safe.

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Phytochemistry
Pharmacology
Ethnobotany

Background:

Garlic (Allium sativum L. fam. Alliaceae) is a globally recognized herbal remedy, culinary spice, and food ingredient.
Its therapeutic potential is attributed to unique sulfur-containing compounds like alliin and allicin, derived enzymatically.
Traditionally, garlic has been utilized for treating infections, wounds, digestive issues, rheumatic conditions, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.

Observation:

Experimental research indicates garlic possesses antilipidemic, antihypertensive, antineoplastic, antibacterial, immunostimulant, and hypoglycemic properties.
Clinical investigations have explored its efficacy in managing hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, intermittent claudication, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and the common cold.
Garlic has also been assessed for its role in preventing arteriosclerosis and cancer, and as an insect repellent.

Findings:

Systematic reviews exist for garlic's potential antilipidemic, antihypertensive, antithrombotic, and chemopreventive effects.
Despite extensive research, the clinical evidence supporting many of garlic's purported health benefits is not yet compelling.
Garlic is generally considered safe for consumption, although allergic reactions are possible.

Implications:

Further rigorous clinical trials are needed to substantiate the therapeutic claims of garlic.
Understanding the precise mechanisms of action and optimal dosages is crucial for its medicinal application.
Garlic remains a subject of interest in both traditional medicine and modern scientific research for its diverse biological activities.