Abstract

Dr. Vijay Bhushan Sharma* and Dr. Omprakash Sharma

ABSTRACT

Rason used as sources of medicine in many ways in human beings in their day today life. As a result, researchers from various disciplines are now directing their efforts towards discovering the medicinal values of garlic on human health. The main interest of researchers in the medicinal values of Rason is its broad-spectrum therapeutic effect with minimal toxicity. Rason extract has antimicrobial activity against many genera of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Rason contains a higher concentration of sulfur compounds which are responsible for its medicinal effects. The chemical constituents of Rason have also been investigated for treatment of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, blood pressure, atherosclerosis and hyperlipidaemia and highly praised by several authors. Therefore, this paper is reviewed to inspire and impress the young researchers about the medicinal values of garlic.