garlic
Allium sativum
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, has a long-standing tradition in various cultures for cardiovascular support. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, among others. Scientific evidence suggests that garlic may have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, although the strength of this evidence varies. Studies have identified genetic markers related to stress responses and observed differences in bacterial and fungal communities within different parts of the plant, influenced more by the compartment niche than the production area. Additionally, certain genotypes of garlic have shown potential for improving yield under salinity stress through enhanced antioxidant activity and ionic balance. Safety considerations include gastrointestinal upset and changes in breath and body odor. Garlic may also interact with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs, potentially increasing the risk of bleeding.
- 传统用于
- 心血管支持（传统）
- 传统体系
- 西方植物疗法
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
- ⚕ 1 ⚠ 1
仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
传统用途
科学怎么说
- 在不同部位的蒜瓣中观察到不同的细菌和真菌群落模式，这些模式更多地由腔室生态位决定而非生产区域。
- 研究在大蒜中鉴定了7个GalUR基因，并在其在各种应激条件下的表达模式进行了观察，注意到根和叶组之间的不同反应。
- 六种大蒜基因型在盐胁迫下由于抗氧化酶活性较高和更好的离子平衡而表现出较低的产量损失。
- 该病例报告描述了一例因食用大蒜而导致的犬只致命蒜中毒事件，其发现与氧化性红细胞损伤导致的全身缺氧和血管损伤相符。
- 使用He-Ne激光预处理60分钟后，大蒜植株高度、鲜茎重、蒜头产量和养分利用效率均表现出剂量依赖性的改善。
- 研究发现，虽然2型糖尿病患者中草药使用较为普遍，但与较差的血糖控制有关。
安全性与毒性
- 肠胃不适和口气或体味
药物相互作用
- 抗凝血药物 / 抗血小板药物 — 可能增加出血风险
Frequently asked questions
What is garlic?
garlic (Allium sativum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is garlic traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record garlic for: 心血管支持（传统）. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use garlic?
garlic appears in these traditions in our sources: Western phytotherapy.
What does the scientific evidence say about garlic?
6 sourced findings are recorded for garlic; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 在不同部位的蒜瓣中观察到不同的细菌和真菌群落模式，这些模式更多地由腔室生态位决定而非生产区域。
How strong is the evidence for garlic?
The strongest finding for garlic carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is garlic safe? What are the side effects?
Reported effects associated with garlic include: 肠胃不适和口气或体味. This is informational only — consult a qualified professional before use.
Does garlic interact with medications?
Recorded drug interactions for garlic involve: 抗凝血药物 / 抗血小板药物. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any herb you take.
What are the common names of garlic?
garlic is also known as: чеснок, Ail.
Is garlic a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 NCCIH: Garlic public domain (attribute NCCIH)
- T2 Genotypic variation in garlic (Allium sativum L.) for salinity tolerance: role of antioxidant enzymes and bulb ionic ratios in yield maintenance. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Distinct filtering processes shape bacterial and fungal communities and their co-occurrence patterns across garlic-associated compartments. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Characteristics of galacturonate reductase (GalUR) genes in garlic (Allium sativum L.) and changes in their expression in response to abiotic stressors. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Helium-neon laser pre-treatment optimizes nutrient use efficiency and yield in garlic plant. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Impact of herbal medicine use on HbA1c levels among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in northwest Ethiopia. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Fatal Garlic (Allium sativum) Toxicosis in a Dog: Gross and Histopathological Findings in a Rare Case of Systemic Hemolytic Injury. literature abstract metadata