Garlic is also known as all Allium sativum. It is an European origin and cultivated all over the world. Popular for use as food flavoring and medicine.
HOW GARLIC IS CONSUMED:
Garlic is consumed as
Dried or powdered garlic
Tablets
Capsule
Raw cloves use to make oils and liquid extracts.
ANCIENT USES OF GARLIC:
First century A.D. it was prescribed to the Roman army as an anthelmintic(to kill intestinal worms).
Ancient Olympic athletes ate garlic to increase their energy.
Egyptians used garlic to cure
Headaches
Tumors
Heart disorders
Intestinal worms
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
GARLIC
Calories 149 - % Daily Value*
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
VARSHA M.R
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