One of the earliest documented plants used by humans for the treatment of diseases and maintenance of health was the garlic. Garlic has antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and antibiotic properties that can help fight infection.
Garlic was one of the earliest “performance enhancing” substances. It was traditionally used in ancient cultures to reduce fatigue and enhance the work capacity of labourers.
Garlic is used for many conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include high blood pressure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol, inherited high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, heart attack, reduced blood flow due to narrowed arteries, and "hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis).
