Garlic is a pungent bulbous perennial prized across cultures for its potent antimicrobial and cardiovascular-supporting properties, activated when cloves are crushed or cut to release the volatile compound allicin. Its sulfur-rich chemistry makes it distinctive among culinary herbs, conferring immunostimulant action and traditional use for circulatory and respiratory health.
bulb, clove
raw, cooked, tincture, powder, oil
1–2 cloves fresh daily; 300–600mg powder or extract daily in divided doses
May interact with blood thinners. Strong in large quantities.
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