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Source of validity: Traditional
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Allyl sulfide is a sulfur-containing compound found primarily in garlic (Allium sativum) and related Allium vegetables. Its traditional use for infection stems from the long-standing role of garlic in folk medicine across various cultures to treat microbial infections, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skin infections. Garlic has been used for centuries, often attributed to its "antimicrobial" properties, with allyl sulfide considered one of its active constituents. However, while in vitro studies have shown that garlic extracts and some sulfur compounds can inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, the direct translation to the efficacy of pure allyl sulfide in treating human infections is limited. Most clinical studies examine whole garlic or garlic extracts, not isolated allyl sulfide. Thus, the evidence supporting allyl sulfide specifically for infection is largely traditional, with only modest scientific backing through indirect mechanistic or in vitro studies. There is insufficient clinical evidence to recommend allyl sulfide as a sole agent for treating infections in humans.

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