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<div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> <b>Benefits of Garlic to the body</b></div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> <b>1.Garlic Contains a Compound Called Allicin, Which Has Potent Medicinal Properties</b></div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> It grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its health and medicinal<u></u>properties.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> The medicinal properties of Garlic can be attributed to an active compound called as “Allicin” which is a sulphur compound. It is produced when Garlic is crushed, cut or chewed and is present in the form of an oily liquid with a pungent smell. Garlic also contains various flavonoids which are responsible for some of the benefits of garlic. It is considered to be a medicinal herb because it has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral properties, along with having anti-oxidant properties.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;">  Its use was well documented by all the major civilizations… including the Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans and the Chinese.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> The entire “head” is called a garlic bulb, while each segment is called a clove. There are about 10-20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> We now know that most of the health effects are caused by one of the sulfur compounds formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed or chewed.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> This compound is known as allicin, and is also responsible for the distinct garlic smell.</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> Allicin enters the body from the digestive tract and travels all over the body, where it exerts its potent biological effects (which we’ll get to in a bit).</div> <div style="font-family: sans-serif;"> <strong>Bottom Line:</strong> Garlic is a plant in the onion family, grown for its cooking properties and health effects. It is high in a sulfur compound called Allicin, which is believed to bring most of the health benefits.</div>

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Benefits of Garlic to the body 1.Garlic Contains a Compound Called Allicin, Which Has Potent Medicinal Properties Garlic is a plant...

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