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

<p>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 (<i>Allium sativum</i>) 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.</p><p>Salient features:</p><ul> <li>Focuses on the origin and history of garlic its botanical characterization and preparation</li> <li>Discusses health benefits of garlic based on scientific studies research and their applications</li> <li>Deals with pesticidal insecticidal molluscicidal and nematicidal activities of garlic</li> <li>Elucidates the benefits of garlic in cardiovascular diseases antidiabetic effect anticancer potential and antioxidant activity</li> </ul>