Alpha Amylase Inhibitory Potential and Mode of Inhibition of Oils from <i>Allium sativum</i> (Garlic) and <i>Allium cepa</i> (Onion)

These findings indicate that <i>A. sativum</i> and <i>A. cepa</i> oils are competitive inhibitors of α- amylase and can both be used in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus. <i>A. sativum</i> oil is a better inhibitor than <i>A. cepa oil.</i>