Evidence supporting the use of: Allyl Sulfide
For the health condition: Colds (antiviral)

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Allyl sulfide is a sulfur-containing compound found in garlic (Allium sativum) and other Allium species. The use of garlic and its derivatives for the treatment and prevention of colds is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, practiced for centuries in various cultures. Garlic has historically been consumed raw, cooked, or in extract form to alleviate symptoms of colds and other respiratory ailments. The traditional rationale hinges on the belief that garlic possesses antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties. Scientific studies have investigated garlic extracts (which contain allyl sulfides among other compounds) for their potential antiviral effects. Some in vitro studies suggest that allyl sulfides may possess antimicrobial activity, and a few small clinical trials have hinted at a possible reduction in the incidence or duration of common cold symptoms with garlic supplementation. However, direct evidence specific to allyl sulfide as an isolated compound is lacking, and most studies involve crude garlic extracts or other sulfur compounds like allicin. Thus, while there is a traditional basis for use, scientific evidence remains limited and indirect. In summary, the use of allyl sulfide to support or treat colds is primarily justified by tradition, with modest but inconclusive scientific support for garlic-derived preparations more broadly. No robust clinical trials have established the efficacy of isolated allyl sulfide for antiviral or cold-related purposes.

More about Allyl Sulfide
More about Colds (antiviral)

Other ingredients used for Colds (antiviral)

allspice
aloe vera
anthocyanins
arabinogalactan
waterhyssop
basil
berry flavor
beta-pinene
bilberry
bisabolol
black cumin
black currant
black garlic
blueberry
Indian frankincense
cat's claw
catechins
cinnamon
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus oil
clove
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
honeysuckle
knotweed
lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
lemon
licorice root
luteolin
mastic gum
monolaurin
oregano
perilla
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
pineapple
pomegranate
quercetin
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
schizonepeta
shiitake mushroom
spirulina
thyme
vitamin C
vitamin D
wasabia japonica
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
hyssop
papaya
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
commiphora
buckthorn
pau d'arco
morus
lemongrass
chrysanthemum
ganoderma
morinda
oriental arborvitae
zanthoxylum
fulvic acid
goji berry
indigo leaves
soursop
Ash
Agastache
Autumn elaeagnus
Alpha-terpineol
Apigenin
Allicin
Anamu
AHCC
Andrographolide
Amentoflavone
Asam gelugor
Acacetin
Aureobasidium pullulans
Andrographis
Asteracea
Allyl Sulfide
allyl isothiocyanate
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
Atractylone
Bee Propolis
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Broussonetia
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bee hive
Basidiomycota
berry
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Caffeic Acid
Camellia sinensis
Coconut
Curry leaf
Chinese Mountain Ant
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriolus mushroom
Carrageenan
Carvacrol
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Citrus
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cistus
Common madia
Cinnamaldehyde
Costus
Celosia
Chondrus
Deoxyandrographolides
David's Milkberry
European Elder
Echinacea
Elder
Essential Oil Blend
Fruit
Flavonoids
Flavonones
Flavones
Goldthread
Glyceryl monolaurate
gamma-terpinene
Garlic
Gallesia
Gallotannin
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Galangal
Glycyrrhizin
Hedyotis
Sandalwood

Products containing Allyl Sulfide

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.