Little pungent bulb packs a punch
Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the onion family and has been called nature's most versatile medicinal plant. Though it is best know as a culinary herb, garlic has been used all over the world for thousands of years as an herbal remedy for a wide range of conditions. It is mentioned in the Christian Bible and in ancient Eqyptian records. In ancient times, garlic was used to treat wounds, infections, tumors, and intestinal parasites. Modern scientists in numerous clinical trials have concluded that eating garlic is a potent antioxidant. Research helps explain the broad medicinal applications of this herb. When a garlic bulb is crushed, it releases the amino acid allicin, the chemical element that gives garlic its strong odor and also is responsible for the powerful pharmacological properties of the plant. It can be taken with conventional antibiotics to support their action and ward off side-effects. Garlic traditionally has been used in treating upper respiratory infections (especially bronchitis), late-onset diabetes, urinary infections, acne, asthma, sinusitis, arthritis, and ulcers.
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