Allium sativum or garlic is a bulbous plant from the same family as chives, leeks, onions and shallots commonly used throughout the world in cooking and herbal medicine. Garlic contains a liquid, sulfur-based compound known as allicin, vitamins and antioxidants that offer several body benefits:

The allicin in garlic has a wide range of antimicrobial properties. It offers antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral protection. As a result, garlic aids in the prevention of infections caused by microbial activities.

• Antioxidants in garlic help protect cells by fighting off free radicals and preventing decay.
• Garlic also helps boost the immune system and maintain its normal function.
• Garlic supplies cholesterol support by lowering bad cholesterol.
• It has natural blood thinning properties and aids normal cardiovascular function.
• A garlic supplement provides all of the benefits of garlic without the strong odor, taste and bad breath associated with eating garlic.