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Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Clove

By (author) Dinesh Kumar Singh, By (author) Devesh Pratap Singh

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The present book is an attempt to make a comprehensive overview on origin of garlic, history of garlic chemistry, garlic preparations and their use in folklore, health benefits of garlic, garlic as pesticide and its adverse effects. Seasonal Blurb: Garlic (Allium sativum) is used as a popular herbal alternative therapy. There is a lack of consolidated literature on the health benefits of garlic. The present book is an attempt to make a comprehensive overview on origin of garlic, history of garlic chemistry, garlic preparations and their use in folklore, health benefits of garlic, garlic as pesticide and its adverse effects. This book will provide a comprehensive compendium on health benefits of Garlic. Though it is a scientific research-based knowledge compilation, it will be also equally beneficial to science students as well as common people. Salient Features: Â· Focuses on origin and history of garlic, its botanical characterization and preparation Â· Discusses health benefits of garlic based on scientific studies, research and their applications Â· Deals with pesticidal, insecticidal, molluscicidal and nematocidal activities of garlic. Â· Elucidates the benefits of garlic in cardiovascular diseases, antidiabetic effect, anticancer potential, and antioxidant activity