Evidence for some prostaglandins in Allium sativum extracts

Abstract

Homogenized garlic (Allium sativum Linn.) was extracted successively with organic solvents and the prostaglandin-rich fraction separated. Fractionation of the extract with column chromatography was performed. TLC of the extract indicated that prostaglandin like materials could be present. GC analysis detected prostaglandins A2 and F1? in the extract. This conclusion was confirmed by enrichment procedures using GC.