Abstract
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used, since time immemorial for medicinal purposes in ailments like headache, bites, tumors and worm infestations etc. Recently antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, antiparasitic and cardiovascular properties of garlic have been established. Active constituents of garlic include allicin, alliumin, glutamyl peptides, scordinins, steroids, terpenoids, and flavanoids, which are responsible for its therapeutic effects. Side effects are generally mild and uncommon.
