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  • A bulbous herb isolated from the plant Allium sativum with potential antineoplastic activity. Garlic contains a number of different organosulfur compounds, some of which have displayed antineoplastic activity. (NCI04)
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A European plant that has a bulb used to flavor food. It has also been used in some cultures to treat certain medical conditions including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, infections, and cancer. The scientific name is Allium sativum.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A species of Allium used as a spice (SPICES) and traditional remedy. It contains alliin lyase and alliin, which is converted by alliin lyase to allicin, the pungent ingredient responsible for the aroma of fresh cut garlic.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Garlic (Allium sativum) bulbs are extracted and made into tablet, powder, and oil forms; the major active ingredient is allicin or S-allylcysteine, an amino acid by-product. Garlic can also be eaten raw or cooked. Because the active ingredients are volatile and destroyed by the act of crushing, the amount of active ingredient in the...
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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