Garlic oil is a special substance in garlic. It is a bright transparent amber color liquid. It is the most important substance extracted from garlic. This essential oil contains important active sulfide. The main components are allyl disulfide, diallyl disulfide, diallyl trisulfide and allicin. It is mainly produced in Egypt, China and so on. It has activated cells, promoted energy production, increased antibacterial and antiviral energy.
Appearance:clear yellow to light yellow liquid
Odor:A strong pungent odor and a characteristic of garlic
Diallyl Sulphide:10%-20%
Diallyl Disulphide:20%-30%
Diallyl Trisulphide:50%-60%
Refractive Index:Between 1.550 and 1.580 at 20 dgr.C
Specific Gravity:Between 1.050 and 1.095 at 20 dgr.C
In medical treatment, allicin can be used to treat infectious diseases, digestive system diseases, oral diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and has anti-aging, anti-metal poisoning, anti-cancer and other effects.
In culture, allicin has obvious predatory effect on animalsand has bactericidal, antioxidant effectand couldenhance the immune function of animals. Adding allicin to various animal feeds can increase animal feed intake and feed conversion rate, increase animal survival rate, reduce incidence, and improve meat quality of animal products. Allicin is a very valuable feed additive.
In planting, allicin can be used to control crop pests and nematodes.