TY - JOUR ID - 1741 TI - Garlic: a review of potential therapeutic effects JO - Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine JA - AJP LA - en SN - 2228-7930 AU - Bayan, Leyla AU - Koulivand, Peir Hossain AU - Gorji, Ali AD - Shefa Neuroscience Research Centre, Tehran, I. R. Iran AD - Institut für Physiologie I, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Research Center, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Germany Y1 - 2014 PY - 2014 VL - 4 IS - 1 SP - 1 EP - 14 KW - Cancer KW - Cardiovascular diseases KW - Herbal Medicine KW - Traditional Medicine DO - 10.22038/ajp.2014.1741 N2 - Throughout history, many different cultures have recognized the potential use of garlic for prevention and treatment of different diseases. Recent studies support the effects of garlic and its extracts in a wide range of applications. These studies raised the possibility of revival of garlic therapeutic values in different diseases. Different compounds in garlic are thought to reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases, have anti-tumor and anti-microbial effects, and show benefit on high blood glucose concentration. However, the exact mechanism of all ingredients and their long-term effects are not fully understood. Further studies are needed to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms of action of garlic as well as its efficacy and safety in treatment of various diseases.   UR - https://ajp.mums.ac.ir/article_1741.html L1 - https://ajp.mums.ac.ir/article_1741_94f68e960d35c89d5233c5de51e6db3d.pdf ER -