Screening of Phytochemicals and in vitro studies of Garlic: An Updated review

Abstract

Herbal remedies are an integral part of ancient folk medicinal systems. The aim of the present study was to investigate the phytochemical constituents, adjacent composition and antimicrobial of (Garlic) Allium sativum L. extract. The qualitative phytochemical screening of Allium sativum aqueous and ethanol extracts indicated the presence of Alkaloid, terpenoids, flavonoids, steroid, phenol, Anthraquinones, saponin, tannin and glycoside. Quantitatively phytochemical was analysed alkaloid, tannin and saponin and adjacent composition of nutrients carbohydrates, protein, fats, fibre, moisture and ash. Garlic extract has antioxidant, antimicrobial activity and antidiabetic activity. Garlic contains high levels of sulfur compounds that are responsible for its medicinal effects. The available reports on phytochemicals, antioxidant, and antimicrobial, antidiabetic activity of Garlic are discussed in this review.