Benefits of Garlic
Benefits of Garlic Garlic is a small vegetable, known as Allium sativum. It has been around for centuries and grown for over 5,000 years. It is native to central Asia, but the ancient Egyptians may have been the first the cultivate this herb. It has been used both for culinary purposes due to its aromatic, pungent but slightly sweet taste, as well as for its highly beneficial medicinal properties. Garlic is rich in a variety of powerful sulfur-containing compounds including thiosulfinates (the most important being allicin), sulfoxides (alliin being the most important) and dithiins (of which ajoene is the most researched). These sulfur compounds are not only what gives garlic is taste, but are also responsible for its many health benefits. So let's get to its advantages. Cardiovascular and High Blood Pressure People who suffer from high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases can find some hel...