Browsing by Author "Perera K. Sarath D, Theeshya Dulmini A.D"

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    Importance of Garlic (Allium sativum)
    (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-09) Perera K. Sarath D, Theeshya Dulmini A.D
    Garlic (Allium sativum) is not only a spice, but also a plant with immense medicinal value. According to historical records, soldiers and athletes in ancient Greece and Egypt had taken garlic containing diets to enhance their strength and working capacity. Garlic is a wellknown folk medicine in Asia; it is used as a Chinese folk medicine for depression, fatigue, headaches, to improve male potency, and to decrease platelet aggregation.
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    Phytochemical Aspects of Onions - Allium cepa L
    (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2023-06) Perera K. Sarath D, Theeshya Dulmini A.D
    Onion (Allium cepa) is known as “Queen of the Kitchen” as it is an irreplaceable ingredient in most of the Asian cuisines [1]. Global production of onions is more than 90 million tons per year; China and India contribute around 50% to the global production.