Description:
Garlic oleoresin is obtained from the crushed bulb of the garlic, Allium sativum Linn. It has a powerful obnoxious odour due to the presence of disulphides. The bulb contains 0.06% to 0.1% of volatile oil whose active constituents are propyl /-disulphide, alliin and allicin.
Common Use:
Garlic oleoresin is used as an antiseptic, anti-hypertensive andantibacterial. • It has been also found to be effective in the treatment of cold and flusymptoms. • It is also used by a number of people to prevent several types ofinfections. • Garlic oleoresin is also effective in treating bronchitis. • Being a powerful detoxifier, it can also help in relieving tiredness andrejuvenating the body. • Garlic oleoresin is also used in the treatment of plague. • It is also used in preventing the symptoms of acne.
History:
The botanical name of the garlic Oleoresin is Allium Sativum and the part of the plant that is used to extract oleoresin is its bulb. Garlic is also known as Clove Garlic, Ajo, Allium, Rocambole, Stinking Rose, Nectar of the Gods, Poor Man’s Treacle, Rustic Treacle and Camphor of the Poor. The Garlic oleoresin is yellow to orange red color clear liquid with a thin consistency.
Caution:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes