Garlic Recipe

Herbalists and folk healers have used garlic to treat myriad diseases for thousands of years. It is known that ancient Egyptian healers prescribed it to build physical strength., the Greeks used it as a laxative, and the Chinese traditionally used it to lower blood pressure. In the Middle Ages, consuming liberal quantities of garlic was credited with providing immunity to the plague.

Scientists have begun studying garlic intensely in recent years. Much of this research has focused on the effects of garlic on blood cholesterol and blood pressure. Studies indicate that allicin, a chemical that forms when garlic is crushed, may reduce cholesterol levels and lower high blood pressure. It also appears to reduce the ability of blood platelets to form blood clots, thus possibly reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. To date, however, these studies have not proved that garlic prevents heart attacks and other cardiovascular disorders.

    ongoing research is indicating that garlic has an anticancer potential.