Garlic (Allium sativum) is used widely as a flavoring in cooking but it has been used as a medicine throughout ancient and mopdern history; it has been taken to prevent and treat a wide range of conditions and diseases.
Garlic belongs to the genus Allium and is closely related to the onion, rakkyo, scallion, chive, leek and shallot. It has been used by people for thousands of years and was used for both culinary purposes and its health and therapeutic benefits.
