In particular, A. ursinum has more of the water-soluble substances. As well, allicin has known side effects and is also highly unstable. We have briefly discussed adenosine and y -glutamyl peptides in this data sheet. Flavonoids are substances in plants that often have health benefits. Fructanes are significant because they are indigestible sugars known as oligosaccharides.
Many companies market garlic products with a guaranteed allicin content.
Allicin can also cause side effects in some people, so products with high allicin content could be problematic. Suggested Reading Clouatre, Dallas, Ph.D. Alpine Wild Garlic. Pax Publishing. 1995. Sendel, et al. Comparative Pharmacological Investigations of Allium Ursinum and Allium Sativum.