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The bulb of this herbaceous plant native to Asia is widely used throughout the world as a condiment-food and for therapeutic purposes systemically and also topically (Zhang 2008). It contains sulfoxides (alliin), thiosulfinates (allicin), polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, mineral salts and prostaglandins. Attributed properties (some proven): hypolipidemic, vasodilator, anticoagulant, antioxidant, antimicrobial ^{(Fitoterapia.net, WHO 2010 and 1999, Borrelli 2007)}. Indications Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, hypertension ^{(Blumenthal 1998)}. Oral and topical cutaneous administration.

Its metabolites are excreted in breast milk, as they have been measured in milk and its special odor is perceived in milk between 1 and 3 hours after ingestion. ^{(Qin 2020, Scheffler 2019 and 2016, Mennella 1991)}

It is one of the most commonly used plants during breastfeeding in various regions of the world. ^{(Amer 2015; Sim 2013)}

In some cultures it is used as a galactogogue without documented evidence. ^{(Mahalakshmi 2023, Amuthavalluvan 2011)}

Its odor and taste are transmitted to breast milk, causing the infant to suckle longer ^{(Amer 2015, Budzynska 2012, Mennella 1993 and 1991)} and it is believed that it may condition better subsequent adaptation of different flavors during the introduction of complementary feeding. ^{(Beauchamp 2011 and 2010, Mennella 1995)}

Is not responsible for causing infant colic. ^{(Budzynska 2012, Lust 1996, Mennella 1993)}

May cause generalized and contact allergies and local burns: do not apply on nipple-areola. ^{(Borrelli 2007, Rafaat 2000, Roberge 1997)}