Garlic is a plant that is closely related to the onion. It has a well documented culinary use
as well as many uses in medicine. It has other uses in many parts of the world as well.
Culinary Uses
Garlic is most commonly used to add flavour to food. It can also be mixed with other items
such as ginger, tomatoes, and spinach. They are also used to add flavor to oils and give food
a unique smell. Many cultures use garlic in many dishes, such as stir-fry in Asia. It is also
essential to Mediterranean dishes as it is mainly used to flavour oils.
Health Benefits
Garlic has been used by many cultures as a form of medicine. It is believed to prevent high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, and cancer. Some of this benefits have been attributed to the high content of antioxidants
that are contained in garlic. It also contain a natural antibiotic, Allicin, which was used to prevent gangrene
during World War I.
