The function of ajoene, as an antithrombotic agent, precedes the discovery of the compound itself. The mechanism of the platelet aggregation inhibition of ajoene was studied by Apitz-Castro et al, and it has since shown in studies to exhibit other properties such as:

• Antibacterial
  Bacterial infection causes diseases in humans. Disease-causing bacteria upon invading the body, if left untreated, will weaken the body and may be life threatening…
• Antifungal
  Most topical fungal infections are not life threatening. However, a fungal infection can be systemic when the fungi enter the bloodstream and affect multiple body tissues and organs…
• Anti-inflammatory
  Inflammation is one of the responses against infection and is triggered by cell-signaling protein molecules such as cytokines which can be either pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory…
• Antioxidative
  Antioxidants are molecules that work to prevent damage that occurs in cells and body tissues…
• Antiviral
  A viral infection occurs when a virus enters the body and multiplies. Viral infections can affect most parts of the body, including the liver, immune system and skin…