Seasonal pollack greens, antioxidants, and diet effects...Mountain Garlic, Forest Products for April by the Korea Forest Service
Apr 11, 2025
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According to the Korea Forest Service, wild garlic is widely used for food and medicine, including raw vegetables, vegetables, kimchi, and pickles. Recently, it is also used for ssam vegetables and pesto, and is gaining popularity among consumers who pursue a healthy diet.
Inland wild garlic is also called 'Sincho' due to its low production, and in Ulleungdo Island, it was called '命', which maintained life in place of scarce food in the early stages of the development of the late Joseon Dynasty.
Mountain garlic, which has a unique fragrant scent and pungent taste, is rich in various physiologically active substances, helping strengthen immunity and recover from fatigue. In particular, allicin, which is four times as much as garlic and ten times as much as onion, is known to be effective in suppressing cancer cell proliferation as well as anti-inflammatory and skin barrier strengthening effects. It contains various minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, and various vitamins such as vitamins A, B1, B6, C, E, and K, helping to restore energy.
In addition, studies have shown that wild garlic leaf extract improves cholesterol levels and has an anti-obesity effect.
However, since wild garlic has warm properties, it is recommended that people with a lot of heat in their body avoid excessive intake, and people with sensitive stomachs should also be careful because allicin ingredients can stimulate the stomach.
Reporter Kim So-hyung compact@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
