Compound Monograph

Allicin

The pungent sulphur compound formed when garlic is crushed, with antimicrobial and cardiovascular effects.

Classification

Allicin is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.

Where Does It Come From? (3)

Allicin is one of the other constituents, found in Garlic, Garlic relatives and Wild garlic.

Garlic Allium sativum Garlic relativesWild garlic