Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Clove (1)
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- Synopsis
- The present book is an attempt to provide a thorough overview on the 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. Garlic (Allium sativum) is also used as a popular herbal alternative therapy. There is a lack of consolidated literature on the health benefits of garlic, this book will provide a comprehensive compendium on these benefits. Though it is a scientific research-based knowledge compilation, it will be also equally beneficial to science students as well as the lay reader.Salient features: Focuses on the origin and history of garlic, its botanical characterization and preparation Discusses health benefits of garlic based on scientific studies, research and their applications Deals with pesticidal, insecticidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal activities of garlic Elucidates the benefits of garlic in cardiovascular diseases, antidiabetic effect, anticancer potential and antioxidant activity
- Copyright:
- 2026
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 122 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781040427637
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781040427613, 9781003646211, 9781041086062
- Publisher:
- CRC Press
- Date of Addition:
- 09/30/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Dinesh Kumar Singh and Devesh Pratap Singh. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or the consequences of their use. The author
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.