Garlic (Allium sativum)

Garlic is one of the most powerful common herbs. It contains alliin. Allicin is a strong antibiotic. It’s released when cloves are crushed or chewed. Garlic has been used as an antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal agent. It may help the body resist or destroy viruses and other microorganisms. It does this by boosting the immune system.

Garlic is also claimed to fight infections. It may also build up strength. Garlic may also have laxative effects. It helps to boost the immunity system, it helps aids with weight loss, and Garlic has been used for centuries in various societies to combat infectious disease including cancer.

Garlic components have been found to block covalent binding of carcinogens to DNA, enhance degradation of carcinogens, have anti-oxidative and free radical scavenging properties, and regulate cell proliferation, apoptosis, and immune responses.

 When this is ground, it makes the strong-smelling, potent antibacterial agent allicin. Garlic may have antibacterial effects. It’s also said to protect against conditions related to the heart and blood vessels that cause atherosclerosis and stroke. This is because it keeps platelets from sticking together. It may also lower high blood pressure and cholesterol. 

Garlic modestly reduce blood pressure. This effect was seen in people with high blood pressure. It was also seen in people with normal blood pressure. The evidence indicates that garlic, when used with a knowledgeable healthcare provider, can help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. 

Garlic may also help aids with chronic bronchitis, chronic mucus in your nose and throat (catarrh) recurrent colds and respiratory infections, chronic earaches, sore throat, sinus problems, flus, yeast infections, and inestinal worms.