Garlic

Garlic is a hardy perennial that belongs to the Liliaceae family and is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants. Onions, leeks, chives, and shallots are other members of this family.

Garlic is widely recognized for its ability to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites. Garlic is high in manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, and each serving has a considerable quantity of each. It's also well-known for its therapeutic benefits, which are attributed to allicin, a compound released when garlic cloves are crushed, chewed, or chopped. Garlic has been shown in studies to improve heart health by decreasing blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. It may also help to boost immune function, studies have shown that it can reduce symptom severity and prevent infections like the common cold.