Allii sativa bulbus

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Allii sativia bulb

Definition
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Bulbus Allii sativia refers to the extracts of garlic bulb, a spice and medicinal plant of the Alliaceae family, which have been positively monographed by Commission E, ESCOP and WHO.

The garlic bulb is a roundish to egg-shaped white bulb with a diameter of about 3.0 cm and a pungent, pungent smell. The main bulb usually has several secondary bulbs (see garlic below).

Ingredients: Sulphur-containing gamma-glutamyl peptides, odourless, water-soluble alliin (S-allylcysteine sulphoxide). Furthermore, several enzymes such as: oxidases, catalases, dehydrogenases, lyases and various other enzymes. Vitamins. After the garlic bulb has been crushed and the tissue destroyed, the odourless alliin is broken down by enzymatic cleavage (with the help of alliinase) into the breakdown products allicin (unstable) and ajoene. These degradation products produce the typical garlic smell. Animal charcoal, dried milk or a few drops of angelica oil are used to eliminate the odour. However, this does not eliminate the unpleasant smell of the exhaled air.

Spectrum of action
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Sulfur-containing gamma-glutamyl peptides, odorless, water-soluble alliin (S-allylcysteine sulfoxide). Furthermore, several enzymes such as: oxidases, catalases, dehydrogenases, lyases and various other enzymes. Vitamins. After the garlic bulb has been crushed and the tissue destroyed, the odourless alliin is broken down by enzymatic cleavage (with the help of alliinase) into the breakdown products allicin (unstable) and ajoene. These degradation products produce the typical garlic smell. Animal charcoal, dried milk or a few drops of angelica oil are used to eliminate the odour. However, this does not eliminate the unpleasant smell of the exhaled air.

Dosage and method of use
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4g fresh garlic bulb; ED: 1g; according to Commission E, normally 900mg of gently dried garlic powder.

Undesirable effects
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Rare gastrointestinal complaints, allergic reactions (e.g. garlic allergy), changes in the smell of skin and air.

Interactions
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Indications of influence of antihypertensives and fibrinolytics as well as of reduced effectiveness of HIV drugs.

Contraindication
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Hypersensitivity to the active substance

Literature
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  1. Ammon H et al (2014). Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Berlin/Boston S 62-64
  2. Hausen BM, Vieluf K (1997) Allergy plants, plant allergens. Ecomed Publishing House Landsberg/Munich 65-67
  3. Ledezema E et al (1996) Efficacy of ajoene, an organsulphur derived from garlic, in the short-term therapy of tinea pedis. Mycoses 39: 393-395
  4. Loew D (2012) In: Beer A M et al [Ed.] Leitfaden Naturheilverfahren für die ärztliche Praxis, Urban und Fischer Verlag S 166f.

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