BOTANICAL, PHYTOCHEMICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL OVERVIEW OF WILD GARLIC (ALLIUM URSINUM)
Ecaterina POPOVSCHI, Raisa IVANOVA, Moldova State University, Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection
Аннотация
Allium ursinum L. (ramson, wild garlic), is a perennial herb of Allium genus, known for its medicinal uses and recent growing significance in contemporary phytotherapy. Wild garlic (Allium Ursinum L.) has long been considered a
spring vitamin. Past application of A. ursinum exists in the treatment of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and respiratory diseases. Current research focuses on its vast phytochemical content - in particular, sulfurous compounds, phenolic acids, and flavonoids - and pharmacological actions, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cardiovascular
properties. This review summarizes recent data on the botanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological characteristics
of A. ursinum, with particular attention to its potential in nutraceuticals and therapy.
Keywords: Allium ursinum L., flavonoids, perennial herb, phenolic acids, sulfurous compounds
