Importance of Garlic (Allium sativum)

Abstract

Garlic (Allium sativum) is not only a spice, but also a plant with immense medicinal value. According to historical records, soldiers and athletes in ancient Greece and Egypt had taken garlic containing diets to enhance their strength and working capacity. Garlic is a wellknown folk medicine in Asia; it is used as a Chinese folk medicine for depression, fatigue, headaches, to improve male potency, and to decrease platelet aggregation.