Garlic
Allium sativum
Rich in allicin, vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, and selenium
About Garlic
Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants used for both culinary and medicinal purposes worldwide. Rich in sulfur-containing compounds like allicin, it has been traditionally valued for cardiovascular support, immune function, and antimicrobial properties.
Key benefits
- May support cardiovascular health and healthy blood pressure
- Traditionally used to support immune system function
- Contains allicin and other compounds with antimicrobial properties
- Rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients including selenium and manganese
How to use
Consume raw or lightly cooked garlic in food for maximum allicin content, or take aged garlic extract supplements for cardiovascular support.
Did you know?
Ancient Egyptian workers building the pyramids were given daily rations of garlic to enhance their strength and endurance—so valued was this pungent bulb that garlic was even used as currency and found in King Tutankhamun's tomb.
Remedies that use Garlic
Powerful antimicrobial defense
Strong evidenceIron-rich greens for immune cell production
Moderate evidenceTraditional antimicrobial broth
Moderate evidenceClinically proven BP reduction
Strong evidenceLipid-lowering warming root
Moderate evidenceCulinary medicine for chronic inflammation
Moderate evidenceCirculation support for cardiovascular fitness
Strong evidenceLentinan and eritadenine for cardiovascular support
Moderate evidence