Garlic is one of the most wonderful plant from the Allium family. The same family to which onions belong. It grows popularly in many parts of the world and diversely used as an ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell, delicious taste, and spicy flavor. It not only gives good taste to the food but also is one of the most powerful antibiotic. It can heal many ailments and popularly known for its antibiotic, antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Without a doubt, it’s a boon to humankind.
Garlic Nutritional Facts
Garlic cloves have amazingly high levels of vitamins and minerals. Just 100 g provides (in % of recommended daily allowance):- 95% of vitamin B-6
- 38% of vitamin C
- 13% of iron
- 18% of calcium
- 80% of manganese
- 22% Phosphorus
Consuming it raw have myriads of health benefits and it works as a powerful medicine– There are many uses of garlic in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicines.