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Garlic

• Garlic
• General Information
  Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family. It has been used as both a medicine and a spice for thousands of years.
  Common Name(s)
  garlic
  Scientific Name(s)
  Allium sativum
  How is Garlic usually used?
  Garlic cloves can be eaten raw or cooked. They may also be dried or powdered and used in tablets and capsules. Raw garlic cloves can be used to make oils and liquid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredients.
  What is Garlic used for?
  Garlic's most common uses as a dietary supplement are for high cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
• Garlic is also used to prevent certain types of cancer, including stomach and colon cancers.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Garlic appears to be safe for most adults.
• Side effects include breath and body odor, heartburn, upset stomach, and allergic reactions. These side effects are more common with raw garlic.