Active Ingredient:
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| Name | Garlic |
| Description | Allium sativum. One of the Liliaceae used as a spice and traditional remedy. It contains allicin, the pungent active ingredient, which may reduce blood cholesterol and inhibit platelet aggregation. [MeSH] |
| Related Names/Sources | Allicin; Allium sativum; Garlic (Allium sativa) Oil [bulb]; Garlic (Allium sativum) Powder [bulb] (ID: 977001812); Garlic Oil |
| Related products | Products that contain Garlic |
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